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global-security-and-policy2 hours ago•3 min saved

US Military Focus on 'Fortress America' Contrasts with Global Civilian Preparedness Campaigns

While the UK, Sweden, and Japan urge citizens to stockpile supplies for 72 to 90 days, the US Pentagon has launched 'Fortress America' to ensure military bases remain operational for 90 days without external support. This divergence highlights a gap in US civilian preparedness, with experts noting that federal cuts to FEMA and a lack of public awareness leave households vulnerable to cyber and natural disasters, unlike the centralized guidance provided in other nations.

via The Guardian|

#cybersecurity #disaster-management #emergency-preparedness

health3 years ago•4 min saved

Pandemic Causes Surge in Preventable Deaths and Heart-Related Fatalities.

The UK had one of the worst increases in death rates of major European economies during the Covid pandemic, with death rates more than 5% higher on average each year of the pandemic than in the years just before it, largely driven by a huge death toll in the first year. However, the UK's vaccine rollout is regarded as a "global exemplar", with death rates below historical averages in the second year. Death rates rose in many countries in the third year as they opened up again.

via BBC|

#covid-19 #death-rates #health