Conservative commentator Glenn Beck is warning Americans to prepare for a crisis that could reach into their homes and disrupt essential services.
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Beck's warning is based on emergency preparedness campaigns across Europe, where governments are telling households to prepare to survive disruptions on their own. He cites examples of countries such as Germany, France, and the Netherlands, which are recommending that people keep supplies such as bottled water, non-perishable food, and cash.
Beck also points to a Pentagon initiative that requires major domestic military installations to operate independently for three months, with their own power, water, fuel, and food. He argues that this, combined with alleged Iranian security threats and arrests near military bases, suggests that a conflict could be looming.
Beck's prediction reaches beyond a conventional invasion, fearing a conflict that strikes the systems ordinary people depend on, such as power grids and water systems, while unrest spreads through communities. He warns that America is not immune to this threat and urges people to prepare for the worst.
Beck's immediate recommendation is to build reserves beyond the minimum governments suggest, starting with simple things such as stocking up on food and water. He advises people to remain calm and to continue with their daily lives, but to be prepared for any eventuality.
