Experts: National Stockpile Could Have Been Expanded Years Ago

The video discusses the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) and its role in pandemic preparedness. Initially designed for bioterrorism threats, the SNS faced challenges during COVID-19 due to insufficient supplies. The Trump administration plans to expand the SNS to include a 90-day supply of critical medical gear, aiming for greater self-sufficiency and resilience. The video highlights the need for adaptation to emerging infectious diseases and the importance of timely action.

What was the state of the strategic national stockpile when the Trump administration began?

• Bare and lacking critical supplies

• Fully stocked and prepared

• Prepared specifically for pandemics

• Overstocked with unnecessary items

What was the original purpose of the strategic national stockpile?

• To serve as a biodefense measure post-9/11

• To handle pandemics like COVID-19

• To support international aid efforts

• To provide supplies for natural disasters

How long have federal officials known about the deficits in the SNS?

• Since the Obama administration

• Since the beginning of the Trump administration

• 5 years

• 10 to 15 years

What is the goal of acquiring a 90-day supply of critical gear?

• To focus solely on bioterrorism threats

• To reduce the stockpile size

• To become more self-sufficient and resilient

• To rely more on foreign sources

Which of the following is NOT part of the critical gear mentioned for the 90-day supply?

• Ventilators

• Masks

• Antibiotics

• Gowns