Former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino has urged listeners of his podcast to prepare for potential extended disruptions by stockpiling up to 30 days of food, water and emergency supplies, including batteries, an emergency radio, rain-collection gear and water-filtration tablets.
Speaking on “The Dan Bongino Show,” Bongino cited recent preparedness warnings from the United Kingdom and other countries amid concerns over cyberattacks, geopolitical instability and vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure. He argued that practical readiness is the best way to avoid panic.
“Panic kills,” he said, drawing on his experience as a former Secret Service agent. “The way to reduce anxiety and panic in tumultuous times is to be prepared.” He told listeners to gather “an emergency radio, some batteries, some emergency food,” along with rain collection, water filtration and filtration tablets.
Bongino referenced the UK government’s new “Be Ready” campaign, which advises households to keep enough supplies for at least 72 hours to cope with disruptions from severe weather, cyber incidents or threats from hostile states. The campaign recommends items such as bottled water, non-perishable food, a torch with batteries, a wind-up or battery radio, cash, blankets and a first-aid kit.
He also pointed to the Pentagon’s FORTRESS initiative, which aims to enable major U.S. military bases to operate independently for 90 days without civilian power, global supply chains, outside fuel or water. “That’s good. The Pentagon’s doing its job to keep our national security safe and make Fortress America,” Bongino said. “You have to make Fortress My House, Fortress My Apartment.” He added that neighbors are unlikely to have surplus food during a crisis because they will be focused on their own families.
Bongino stressed he was not predicting an imminent catastrophe. “I’m not telling you the world’s going to end tomorrow. Just telling you to be prepared,” he said in a follow-up. He noted that the cost of basic supplies is modest compared with the potential consequences of being caught without essentials, such as children asking where the water is and having none available.
U.S. guidance from Ready.gov and the CDC typically recommends several days’ worth of food and water (at least one gallon per person per day for three days, longer if possible), not a full month. Experts have noted that Bongino’s remarks do not reference a specific imminent domestic threat.
Bongino announced in December 2025 that he would leave his post as FBI deputy director in January 2026 after less than a year in the role. President Donald Trump, speaking shortly before the announcement, said Bongino “did a great job” and indicated he wanted to return to his show.
There are warnings going out about 30 days of preparedness… take them seriously 🚨 “Get your stuff today. Please. Do it for your family!” — @dbongino https://t.co/ddGE4xGoHV
— Bongino Report (@BonginoReport) October 27, 2026
Bongino referenced the UK government’s new “Be Ready” campaign, which advises households to keep enough supplies for at least 72 hours to cope with disruptions from severe weather, cyber incidents or threats from hostile states. The campaign recommends items such as bottled water, non-perishable food, a torch with batteries, a wind-up or battery radio, cash, blankets and a first-aid kit.
He also pointed to the Pentagon’s FORTRESS initiative, which aims to enable major U.S. military bases to operate independently for 90 days without civilian power, global supply chains, outside fuel or water. “That’s good. The Pentagon’s doing its job to keep our national security safe and make Fortress America,” Bongino said. “You have to make Fortress My House, Fortress My Apartment.” He added that neighbors are unlikely to have surplus food during a crisis because they will be focused on their own families.
Bongino stressed he was not predicting an imminent catastrophe. “I’m not telling you the world’s going to end tomorrow. Just telling you to be prepared,” he said in a follow-up. He noted that the cost of basic supplies is modest compared with the potential consequences of being caught without essentials, such as children asking where the water is and having none available.
U.S. guidance from Ready.gov and the CDC typically recommends several days’ worth of food and water (at least one gallon per person per day for three days, longer if possible), not a full month. Experts have noted that Bongino’s remarks do not reference a specific imminent domestic threat.
Bongino announced in December 2025 that he would leave his post as FBI deputy director in January 2026 after less than a year in the role. President Donald Trump, speaking shortly before the announcement, said Bongino “did a great job” and indicated he wanted to return to his show.
Bongino had previously built a large audience as a conservative podcaster and radio host before his brief tenure at the bureau.