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Space weather safety: what to do
Solar storms can disrupt GPS, radio and power grids, but rarely harm people on the ground.
What to do
- Space weather rarely harms people on the ground.
- GPS, radio and power can be disrupted during strong storms. Keep a battery radio and a charged phone.
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General guidance compiled from public emergency-management advice. Always follow instructions from local authorities.