Continuity of government
TopicHeard in 1 episode across 1 show since Jul 2026
Continuity of government (COG) is the principle of establishing defined procedures that allow a government to continue its essential operations in the event of a catastrophic disaster. Originally developed during the Cold War to address the threat of nuclear war, these protocols ensure that constitutional governance and key leadership functions can persist through extreme crises.
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U.S. biological-war continuity planning protects government officials rather than the general population.
“there is a plan for protection in the event of biological war, but it's not for the population, it's not for you and me. It's for the government.”
Open the episode · The Secret Government Playbook For A Bioweapon Attack - Annie Jacobsen - #1127Listen at 3:52
U.S. continuity-of-government plans preselect officials and equip them with emergency go-bags.
“there is a select group of individuals who have been pre chosen. They all know who they are. They all have go bags in their car in their trunk.”
Open the episode · The Secret Government Playbook For A Bioweapon Attack - Annie Jacobsen - #1127Listen at 1:14:59
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