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Rep. Trent Franks, R-Glendale, said that, unlike the military, the nation’s civilian power and communications grid is “almost completely unprepared” for the possibility of an electromagnetic pulse incident. (file)

Az congressman calls electric grid 'completely vulnerable'

Sep 16, 2012 ◇ Matthew Standerfer/Cronkite News Service

He concedes that the worst-case scenario is a once-in-100-years event, but Rep. Trent Franks, R-Glendale, said the U.S. still needs to defend against an electromagnetic pulse attack or solar storm that could cripple the nation. Read more»

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Scientists: Epic solar storm headed to Earth

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