Former FBI deputy director warns Americans to have 30 days worth of food and water

FBI Director Kash Patel (L) watches as FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino (R) takes the podium to speak during a news conference at the Department of Justice on December 4, 2025 in Washington, DC
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Former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino warned his podcast listeners this week to take action and stock up on essentials like food and water as other countries have warned their citizens to stockpile amid threats of cyberattacks.

During his podcast, Bongino said that people should have 30 days of food and water ready in case of an emergency.

“There have been some warnings put out by the UK government and elsewhere about 30 days of preparedness and having food ready and power,” Bongino said, according to Mediaite.

He said that it’s never good to panic and the best way to reduce it is to be prepared. He encouraged listeners to have an emergency radio, batteries, emergency food and filtration tablets.

“The Pentagon is preparing every major US military base to survive 90 days without outside support: without civilian power, no global supply chains, and no outside fuel or water,” Bongino said. “That’s good. 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. They’re going to be taking care of their kids.”

Last week, the United Kingdom advised its citizens to stockpile on water and food in its “Be Ready” campaign and prepare for the threat of “state-sponsored terrorism” by Russia or a climate crisis, according to The Guardian. They advised people to have supplies that last at least 72 hours.

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