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Cyberattack and Infrastructure Failure: The Invisible Emergency
In 2021, a ransomware attack shut down the Colonial Pipeline and caused gas shortages across the Southeast in 6 days. In 2015, hackers turned off power for 230,000 Ukrainians. Digital attacks on physical infrastructure are here — here's how to prepare for when they hit yours.
EMP and Solar Flare Preparedness: Protecting Your Life When the Grid Goes Down
The 1859 Carrington Event melted telegraph wires. A repeat today would knock out the modern grid for months. Here's what an EMP or solar flare actually does — and how to prepare for a world without electricity.