Emergency drill finds US agencies underprepared for solar storm
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International Fire & Safety Journal
Luke Stackpoole/ Unspalsh
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According to Popular Science, the Space Weather Operations, Research, and Mitigation (SWORM) task force concluded that U.S. agencies require improved coordination and public education on the risks associated with geomagnetic disturbances.
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The report identified widespread deficiencies in how agencies plan for solar storm-related disruptions.
According to SWORM, many participating institutions do not have formal Continuity of Operations (COOP) plans addressing space weather.
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The findings recommended increased investment in monitoring infrastructure.
SWORM proposed that the federal government prioritise development of new satellite technologies and space weather sensors.
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