Carrington Alert!!

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Let’s say you don’t find out about a massive CME, it’s not going to be on the nightly news, that would panic the masses and create chaos. So you find out a day late on now it’s incoming 12 hours from now. Think about it now, what would you do.

Actions to take if a Carrington were incoming. You might have less than 2 days, so obviously implementing all of the below things needs to occur over a much greater range of time.

My other thoughts are to protect as much as you can in Faraday cages, and not just unplug important things, but disconnect your entire house from the grid. Pulling the meter breaks utility rules, but that is a huge air gap, more than your main breaker at your load center.

If a homeowner at 42° north were to detect a Carrington-level CME (coronal mass ejection) incoming, here are practical actions they could take to prepare:

1. Protect Electronics Unplug Everything: Immediately disconnect all electronics and appliances from outlets to prevent them from being fried by power surges.
2. 
   Faraday Cages: Build or use Faraday cages to store small electronics, like phones, radios, and laptops. Simple DIY versions can be made from metal garbage cans lined with insulating material.
   Surge Protectors: If time permits, ensure all critical electronics have strong surge protectors installed.
4. Water Supply Fill Bathtubs & Containers: If the grid goes down, so will the water supply. Fill bathtubs, buckets, and other containers with water to last at least a couple of weeks. The average person needs about 1 gallon per day for drinking and basic hygiene.
5. 
   Backup Water Filters: Have a gravity water filter (e.g., Berkey) on hand in case you need to purify rainwater, streams, or other sources.
   Emergency Well Pumps: If you have a well, consider an emergency pump that can operate manually or on a 12V battery.
7. Food Storage Stockpile Non-Perishable Food: Have at least 3-6 months’ worth of non-perishable foods. Canned goods, freeze-dried food, rice, beans, and shelf-stable products are ideal.
8. 
   Cooking Solutions: Use solar ovens, rocket stoves, or propane camping stoves for cooking. Ensure you have extra fuel for any gas-based appliances.
9. 
   Backup Power for Fridge/Freezer: A small solar-powered generator or propane generator could be used to keep your freezer running for a short period. Freezers that remain unopened can keep food frozen for up to 48 hours.
11. Off-Grid Power Solar Power Backup: If you have solar panels, disconnect them from the grid during the CME. Set up off-grid solar power for critical devices (lights, communications, minimal refrigeration).
12. 
    Battery Storage: Keep a battery bank charged for emergency power needs. Deep-cycle marine or lithium-ion batteries can power small devices and appliances.
13. 
    Hand Crank Devices: Have hand-crank radios, flashlights, and other essential tools that don’t require external power.
15. Communication Ham Radio: Ham radios, especially those with low-frequency ranges, are essential for communication when phones and the internet go down.
16. 
    Walkie-Talkies: Short-range radios for family communication if cell networks fail.
18. Heating & Cooling Wood Stove: If it’s winter, a wood stove or fireplace with a sufficient wood supply could be a lifesaver.
    Insulation: Make sure your home is well-insulated to retain heat during power outages.
19. 
    Fans for Ventilation: Battery or solar-powered fans can help with ventilation and cooling if air conditioning is unavailable.
21. Security Reinforce Home Security: In prolonged outages, some preppers recommend securing windows and doors and establishing neighborhood watch systems.
22. 
    Self-Defense Tools: It might be wise to have non-lethal or legal self-defense tools ready if civil unrest becomes an issue.
24. Medical Supplies Stockpile First Aid Kits: Ensure you have basic first aid kits, prescription medications, and other medical supplies.
    Backup for Medical Devices: If you rely on powered medical devices, ensure you have a backup power solution or manual alternatives.
25. Transportation Store Fuel: Have extra gasoline safely stored for vehicles, generators, or outdoor equipment. Fuel pumps may not work in the event of a grid collapse.
26. 
    Bicycles: Bicycles or other non-fuel-dependent modes of transport might be essential if vehicles or gas become unavailable.
28. Cash & Bartering Cash Reserves: ATMs and card systems may go down. Keep cash on hand in small denominations.
29. 
    Barter Items: Store extra useful items for potential bartering, such as batteries, candles, lighters, food, and fuel.
30. Lighting Solar-Powered Lights: Ensure you have plenty of solar-powered lights and lanterns.
31. 
    Candles & Oil Lamps: Stock up on candles, oil lamps, and batteries for basic lighting.
33. Gardening & Sustainability Plant a Garden: Long-term sustainability might require a garden to grow your own food. Have heirloom seeds ready and consider planting perennial crops.
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    Compost & Rainwater Harvesting: Set up compost systems and rainwater catchment systems for garden use.