The Biden administration is closely monitoring the potential impacts of a solar storm expected this weekend, as confirmed by a White House official. An interagency effort involving the Department of Energy, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is currently underway to address the situation.
NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center has issued warnings to operators of critical infrastructure systems regarding the potential risks posed by the solar storm. This proactive approach allows operators to implement necessary mitigation measures to safeguard their systems. Additionally, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, along with other sector risk management agencies, are collaborating with infrastructure operators to ensure that appropriate precautions are taken.
The US Secret Service presidential protection division is actively coordinating with the White House and local jurisdictions in response to the solar storm threat. This coordination aims to enhance interoperability, particularly in scenarios involving remote locations or extreme environmental events such as solar flares and major storms.
