Former FBI Deputy Director Urges Americans to Stockpile Supplies Amid Crisis Warnings

Dan Bongino, former Deputy Director of the FBI, is urging Americans to take warnings about potential crises seriously and begin stockpiling essential supplies. His call to action follows the revelation of the Pentagon's internal plan, codenamed 'FORTRESS,' designed to ensure US military operations can continue for at least 90 days even if civilian infrastructure fails.

Bongino, who also served as a Secret Service agent and police officer, emphasized the need for individuals to prepare their own households. "The Pentagon’s doing its job to keep our national security safe and make 'Fortress America.' You have to make 'Fortress my house,' 'Fortress my apartment.' Please, do it for everyone. Your neighbors are not going to have any extra food," he stated.

The Pentagon's FORTRESS plan aims to maintain essential operations at major military bases across the continental United States, providing independent access to power, water, fuel, and communications for a minimum of 90 days. The initiative includes provisions for portable nuclear reactors and large battery systems to ensure power during blackouts. It also prepares civilian factories to pivot to defense production and relies on extensive stockpiles of ammunition, fuel, critical minerals, electronics, spare parts, and medical supplies. Pentagon chief spokesperson Sean Parnell noted, "We don't want to rely on standard civilian municipal infrastructure to run our national defense."

Bongino's warning aligns with advisories issued by several European governments. Countries including the UK, Sweden, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, and France have publicly urged their citizens to stockpile food, water, and medicine for at least three days. These advisories cite potential threats such as severe weather, cyberattacks, power outages, or conflicts, though specific details about the nature of the emergency have not been broadly disclosed.

Bongino recommended practical steps for preparedness, including acquiring emergency radios, batteries, non-perishable food, and water purification systems. He advised, "Panic kills," and that preparation is the most effective way to mitigate the impact of a worst-case scenario. "Get your stuff today. Please. Do it for your family," he urged.