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YOUR NAME IS POWERFUL
Your Name, Our Legacy: Sign the Power Up Petition Today!
THE POWER UP PETITION: A DECLARATION OF GRID INDEPENDENCE
We, the undersigned collectively implore immediate action from both governmental bodies and collaborative industry efforts to fortify our nation's most vital infrastructure: the electric grid, revered as the cornerstone of our Critical Civilian Infrastructure (CCI).
Electricity is the lifeblood of our Critical Civilian Infrastructure (CCI), encompassing vital sectors such as water, food, health services, law enforcement, and the entire economy at large.
Without it, these essential elements cease to function.
The scars of electricity outages due to extreme weather disasters already mark our nation. However, America now stands at the precipice of potential global conflict, spanning multiple theaters of war, exposing us to formidable and hostile adversaries. Compounded by our porous Southern border, this grants unprecedented access to our homeland and CCI, leaving us in a state of unparalleled vulnerability.
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As our nation teeters on the brink of WWIII, diverse threats loom over our electric grid. From physical assaults to cyber attacks, supply chain sabotage, electromagnetic pulses, and beyond, the risks multiply. These threats are echoed in the statements of leaders from various quarters, including Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, as well as Putin, Xi, and Iran's Foreign Minister. The profound impact of warfare on our grid finds poignant depiction in the acclaimed award-winning documentary 'Grid Down, Power Up;' Learn more at www.GridDownMovie.com for comprehensive insights.
The deliberate shutdown of electrical power has long served as a strategic tool of war, entrenched in the doctrines of Chinese and Russian militaries and academies. Alarming reports affirm that China and Russia have strategically infiltrated our grid, poised to disrupt power at crucial junctures. Instances abound where power outages were wielded as a weapon, are evident in past conflicts including Iraq, Afghanistan, Ukraine and ongoing Israel-Hamas hostilities.
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Presently, the electric industry falls primarily under the purview of state regulations, mostly focused on pricing rather than security. Federal oversight, sporadic and challenging to enforce, remains largely voluntary despite electricity traversing extensive state boundaries. This regulatory framework leaves our nation inadequately prepared against WWIII-type attacks, leaving us little time to bridge this critical gap. America, regrettably, lags far behind the escalating threat curve.
WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
THEREFORE, WE DEMAND:
Government-Led Protection:
We demand a massive government-led initiative akin to historic endeavors like the 'Manhattan Project' or Eisenhower’s National Highway Initiative to protect our CCI. This initiative should be comprehensive, resolute, and swift in its execution.
Empowered Leadership:
We advocate for the designation of a singular Executive Agent vested with the authority, resources, and accountability to champion the defense of our Critical Civilian Infrastructure (CCI). This leader, evoking the spirit of General Leslie Groves from the Manhattan Project, ought to report directly to the President. This direct line of communication aims to swiftly navigate through entrenched and pervasive bureaucratic impediments that currently hinder our national security efforts.
Swift Action:
The appointed Executive Agent must promptly initiate immediate 'quick fix' measures to bolster our electric infrastructure. Commencing with a profound sense of urgency, the focus should prioritize safeguarding life's essentials, encompassing food, health, and the imperative defense capability during wartime. Security protocols must comprehensively shield against an array of risks, spanning from supply chain vulnerabilities and cyber intrusions to the deficiency in domestic manufacturing, physical fortification, and protection against Electromagnetic Pulse attacks.
Legislative Overhaul:
We urgently petition for swift Congressional action to enact a thorough restructuring of regulation of the Bulk Power System. This vital initiative is geared towards alleviating the constraining impact of 'regulatory capture.' It is imperative that these reforms transcend state governance and current regulatory frameworks, especially in preparation for wartime scenarios, necessitating federal pre-emption to override historical state powers, which are pertinent only during peacetime.
Federal Funding:
Our electric grid currently harbors deliberate and precarious vulnerabilities strategically implanted by adversarial nations, demanding swift remediation. Despite fervent appeals from defense leaders for additional spare parts crucial for post-emergency power restoration and preventive measures, these urgent calls have regrettably been ignored. This deficiency must be resolved.
We implore our leaders to heed this call for action and take substantial steps to secure our nation's vital infrastructure from potential threats highlighted in "Grid Down, Power Up." Time is of the essence, and immediate, resolute action is essential to protect our nation's future.