Global governments issue emergency preparedness advisories

Several nations are implementing new strategies and public advisories to increase resilience against natural disasters, cyberattacks, and infrastructure failures.

In the United States, the Pentagon is developing the FORTRESS program, which aims to enable military bases to operate independently for up to 90 days. This initiative focuses on reducing reliance on civilian power grids and supply chains through the use of microgrids, energy storage, and modular nuclear reactors, as well as stockpiling critical fuel, ammunition, and medical supplies.

In the United Kingdom, the government has launched the “Be Ready” campaign, urging citizens to maintain a 72-hour supply of water, non-perishable food, and essential items like flashlights and first aid kits. Officials emphasized that this is a preventive measure for scenarios such as extreme weather or service interruptions rather than a response to an imminent threat.

Japan has established a new National Disaster Management Agency to coordinate responses to geological risks like earthquakes and tsunamis. Authorities are recommending that households maintain food and water reserves for at least three days, and ideally one week. Similarly, in Mexico, civil protection agencies are reminding the public to prepare emergency kits, known as “Mochila de Vida,” to ensure survival during the first 72 hours of a crisis.