Experts say that there is a 12% chance of a large solar storm hitting Earth every 10 years. While solar storms aren’t harmful to humans, such events can be massively disruptive to our power system. Here are 5 things you should do to prepare for a solar storm hitting Earth. Make sure your home is surge protected. It is a good idea to protect yourself from both solar storms and everyday power surges. Make sure you have a basic disaster kit that contains water, non-perishable food, batteries and a first aid kit. It is also a good idea to have some cash on hand in case ATMs become unavailable. Thankfully, due to modern technology, we will likely have warning of an incoming magnetic storm ahead of time. Use this time to charge all of your batteries and contact your family and friends to make sure everyone is prepared