

Harcourt Health recently sat down with Paul Dutton, one of North America's leading emergency preparedness specialists and institutional risk consultants. In this exclusive feature, Paul debunks the outdated 72-hour survival advice, explaining why a three-day kit provides a dangerous, non-redundant sense of security that leaves families and community facilities vulnerable during prolonged disasters. Paul provides the modern blueprint for operational recovery that extends far beyond the weekend.
"Is your Facility Ready for a Prolonged Critical Incident? Get Paul's Institutional Readiness Audit."

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TEPN Journal
July 27, 2026•5 min read

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