Let’s hope it happens at night when its dark outside. Thataways, the damage will be minimal.
AOC
That’s correct for whichever side of the globe faces away from the sun.
Even those in the path of a solar flare could have up to about an hour’s advance notice. That might be enough time to protect vulnerable electronics with a Faraday cage or equivalent.
CMEs take a day or two to reach Earth, allowing more preparation time.
Depending on the time available, Satellites can take some protective measures as well.