FORTRESS America: How to Prepare for 90 Days Without Power - A Slice of Texas Off-Grid

FORTRESS America was announced on September 30, 2026, with a deadline of October 30 to establish its program office. Its reported goal includes enabling major U.S. military bases to sustain essential operations independently for at least 90 days. 

The military’s FORTRESS America initiative focuses on keeping U.S. installations operating when civilian power and supply chains are disrupted. Recent reporting describes a goal of sustaining essential operations independently for at least 90 days, including electricity, water, fuel and communications.

That raises a question for the rest of us: What if our families faced 90 days without reliable electricity, running water or deliveries? 

The military is preparing for this, but what about us? 

5 Best Power Outage Lighting Options My Family Actually Uses - A Slice of Texas Off-Grid

 

After living through the Texas Freeze, a tornado tearing out our electrical power lines, and plenty of other power outages, I’ve learned which lights my family actually reaches for when the house goes dark.

How to Get Power During a Power Outage: My Family’s Backup Plan - A Slice of Texas Off-Grid

 

My suggestion for getting power during a power outage is based on what my family owns and uses: rechargeable portable power stations. They keep our phones, lights, tablets, and other small electronics working when the electricity goes out.