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72 Hours In Not Enough!!

NBC Guy Special Report: 72 Hours Isn't Enough — The Pentagon's 90-Day PlanIs America really prepared for a prolonged national emergency?For decades, Americans have been encouraged to maintain at least 72 hours of emergency supplies. But now, the Pentagon's FORTRESS initiative is raising new questions about military readiness and the ability of major installations to operate independently for extended periods.Recent reporting describes a goal of sustaining essential military operations for as long as 90 days without outside infrastructure support.But what does that really mean?In this NBC Guy Special Report, Dave Jones examines the Pentagon's preparedness initiative, military ammunition and logistics, and America's growing dependence on the electrical grid.Drawing on his experience as an Army officer and emergency operations Watch Officer, Dave discusses what emergency exercises can teach us—and what they sometimes fail to reveal about real disasters.We'll also revisit National Geographic's American Blackout, the fictional 10-day nationwide power outage that illustrated how quickly everyday life can unravel when electricity disappears.In this episode: What the Pentagon's reported 90-day readiness goal actually means The difference between keeping military bases operational and sustaining combat forces Why emergency plans don't always survive real-world conditions The cascading consequences of prolonged electrical-grid failures Why 72 hours should be the beginning—not the end—of family preparedness What American households can do to build greater resilience PLUS: Introducing STABILITY WATCH!Dave and the team at Prepping Up with the Joneses have launched a weekly YouTube program tracking 24 financial and international-security warning indicators.Two episodes are already available, with new reports every Sunday at 7 PM Eastern.Watch Prepping Up with the Joneses and subscribe here: The Stability Watch Ep. 2 | Iran Election Countdown & The Truth About $100 Oil - YouTube Join us for practical preparedness, informed analysis, and a closer look at the developments that could affect your family.Faith • Family • Food • FreedomDon't panic. Pay attention. Prep on!Dave Jones — The NBC GuyTake care and Prep on! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/prepper-broadcasting-network--3295097/support. Head to https://bepreparedsolutions.co/go/pbn, or use code PBN20 when you sign up to get 20% off their incredible preparedness tools, custom plans, and LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. STOP THE ADS! Become a PBN Supporter for just $5 a month and get exclusive podcasts just for supporters. BECOME A SUPPORTER The Prepper's Medical Handbook Build Your Medical Cache – Welcome PBN Family Join the Prepper Broadcasting Network for expert insights on #Survival, #Prepping, #SelfReliance, #OffGridLiving, #Homesteading, #SelfSufficiency, #Permaculture, #OffGrid solutions, and #SHTF preparedness. With diverse hosts and shows, get practical tips to thrive independently – subscribe now! Newsletter – Welcome PBN Family Get Your Free Copy of 50 MUST READ BOOKS TO SURVIVE DOOMSDAY

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NBC Guy Special Report: 72 Hours Isn't Enough — The Pentagon's 90-Day PlanIs America really prepared for a prolonged national emergency?For decades, Americans have been encouraged to maintain at least 72 hours of emergency supplies. But now, the Pentagon's FORTRESS initiative is raising new questions about military readiness and the ability of major installations to operate independently for extended periods.Recent reporting describes a goal of sustaining essential military operations for as long as 90 days without outside infrastructure support.But what does that really mean?In this NBC Guy Special Report, Dave Jones examines the Pentagon's preparedness initiative, military ammunition and logistics, and America's growing dependence on the electrical grid.Drawing on his experience as an Army officer and emergency operations Watch Officer, Dave discusses what emergency exercises can teach us—and what they sometimes fail to reveal about real disasters.We'll also revisit National Geographic's American Blackout, the fictional 10-day nationwide power outage that illustrated how quickly everyday life can unravel when electricity disappears.In this episode:
  • What the Pentagon's reported 90-day readiness goal actually means
  • The difference between keeping military bases operational and sustaining combat forces
  • Why emergency plans don't always survive real-world conditions
  • The cascading consequences of prolonged electrical-grid failures
  • Why 72 hours should be the beginning—not the end—of family preparedness
  • What American households can do to build greater resilience
PLUS: Introducing STABILITY WATCH!Dave and the team at Prepping Up with the Joneses have launched a weekly YouTube program tracking 24 financial and international-security warning indicators.Two episodes are already available, with new reports every Sunday at 7 PM Eastern.Watch Prepping Up with the Joneses and subscribe here: The Stability Watch Ep. 2 | Iran Election Countdown & The Truth About $100 Oil - YouTube Join us for practical preparedness, informed analysis, and a closer look at the developments that could affect your family.Faith • Family • Food • FreedomDon't panic. Pay attention. Prep on!Dave Jones — The NBC GuyTake care and Prep on!

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/prepper-broadcasting-network--3295097/support.

Head to https://bepreparedsolutions.co/go/pbn, or use code PBN20 when you sign up to get 20% off their incredible preparedness tools, custom plans, and LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. 

STOP THE ADS! Become a PBN Supporter for just $5 a month and get exclusive podcasts just for supporters. BECOME A SUPPORTER
 
The Prepper's Medical Handbook Build Your Medical Cache – Welcome PBN Family

Join the Prepper Broadcasting Network for expert insights on #Survival, #Prepping, #SelfReliance, #OffGridLiving, #Homesteading, #SelfSufficiency, #Permaculture, #OffGrid solutions, and #SHTF preparedness. With diverse hosts and shows, get practical tips to thrive independently – subscribe now!

Newsletter – Welcome PBN Family
Get Your Free Copy of 50 MUST READ BOOKS TO SURVIVE DOOMSDAY
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