
Ex-FBI Deputy Urges Americans to Stockpile Essentials as Pentagon Plans 90-Day Base Readiness
What Happened?
As the Pentagon prepares for a 90-day self-sufficiency plan for military bases, former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino advises families to stockpile three days' worth of food and essentials. He emphasizes the importance of home preparedness amid potential emergencies.
Key points
- Dan Bongino urges Americans to stockpile three days' worth of food and water.
- The Pentagon's FORTRESS initiative aims for military bases to operate independently for 90 days.
- Bongino emphasizes the need for households to prepare for emergencies.
- The Pentagon plans to reduce reliance on civilian infrastructure during conflicts.
- A nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System is scheduled for November 17.
Key insights
- Households may face challenges if they are unprepared during emergencies.
- The military's self-sufficiency plan reflects growing concerns about national security.
- Community preparedness could be crucial if neighbors are also unprepared.
Why it matters
This guidance could help families better prepare for potential emergencies and disruptions.
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India Today

