You can go your own way: US diverges from world on emergency preparedness
Summary
Several countries are urging households to prepare for emergencies, including natural disasters, cyberattacks and conflict. The United States is taking a different approach: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s FORTRESS America initiative aims to help military bases operate for 90 days without outside support, rather than setting out a public preparedness campaign.Key Facts
- The United Kingdom’s Be Ready campaign advises people to keep enough supplies for 72 hours.
- Sweden and Japan have also issued or updated public guidance on preparing for crises.
- Japan’s disaster management minister said the country would issue an emergency appeal on November 2, when its new disaster management agency begins operations.
- Pete Hegseth issued a September 30 memorandum establishing the FORTRESS America initiative for U.S. military bases.
- The initiative has five pillars, including energy independence, supply-chain resilience, cyber resilience and stronger military installations.
- Lynn Budd said cyberattacks could coincide with natural disasters and threaten community infrastructure.
- Tom Chandler said military bases have distinct operational needs that differ from those of households.
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