Mark Zuckerberg building self-sufficient compound on Kauai

Mark Zuckerberg has been building a compound of approximately 1,400 acres on Kauai, Hawaii, since December 2023. This private construction occurs while the Pentagon is planning for major bases to function independently for at least 90 days if the power grid and supply chains fail. Meanwhile, the U.K. government has launched a campaign urging families to prepare for three days of essential service failure.

The construction highlights how ultra-wealthy individuals are planning for conditions of infrastructure failure, mirroring warnings issued by the Pentagon and the U.K. government. These private preparedness efforts exist alongside official military and civilian planning for grid and supply chain disruptions.