solar storms

Between the year 2011 - 2013 it is possible that there will be an annual eleven year solar storm. You say, "So what?" Well apparently the last cycle storm didn't happen. So many scientist think, if it happens this time it will be double it's normal strength.
Last time something similar happen we were using telegraphs. Some of the telegraph station caught fire, even exploded. You see solar storms have a bad reaction to technology, if it's on, during the storm. In fact it's so bad that, if on, it will render the tech useless from that time on.
So I can imagine you're thinking, "Wait, does that mean the tech we use will be destroyed?" It's possible. Best to turn the stuff off if you start seeing an Aurora Borealis in the sky or the scientist have the time to tell you. Oh yeah they may not see it coming until it's too late. Fun times ahead.
Of course their are many that think it's nothing to worry about. The sun will just balance itself out and we will not have anything to fear. Of course history is not completely on their side. Indeed fun times ahead.