Prepared Neighborhoods

Preparedness gets real when families start working together. In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom explains how Neighborhood Teams turn individual readiness into community resilience—the living heartbeat of ReadyCorps.

Episode Transcript

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This is your Amcon Daily Sit Rep for November 5, 2025.
Up first today, the British Broadcasting Corporation or BBC has been caught
broadcasting deceptively edited video footage related to the events of January 6, 2020.
The footage in question made it appear as if former President Trump was encouraging rioting.
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of media bias and misinformation,

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reminding viewers to remain cautious about the sources of their news,
especially during politically sensitive times.
In other news, the FDA has issued
a recall for Neutrogena Makeup Remover Ultrasoft Cleansing Towelettes.
The recalled products, identified by the lot code 1835U6325A,
were found to have bacterial contamination.
This recall affects consumers in Texas, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.

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While health risks are generally temporary, individuals with weakened immune
systems should be particularly vigilant.
Users are advised to dispose of any affected products immediately.
Switching to consumer awareness, beware of online business scams.
Fraudulent websites with professional appearances and fake customer reviews
have been deceiving customers nationwide, leading to losses and exposure to malware.

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Consumers are urged to verify business credentials, avoid pressure tactics,
and use secure payment methods like credit cards or PayPal.
Checking business reviews on trusted platforms can also help avoid scams.
On the healthcare front, hospitals nationwide are reportedly changing their
medical treatment consent forms by replacing the term vaccine with broader terms
such as biologic or biogenic.

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This change may lead to patients unknowingly consenting to vaccine treatments
if they do not carefully review the updated consent documents.
It is advised to read all medical forms thoroughly to avoid unwanted treatments.
Finally, civil unrest and protests continue to be a concern across the country.
Various demonstrations are scheduled today in multiple cities including Brantford,
Connecticut, Burbank, California, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Albany,

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New York, and Onanta, New York.
Citizens are reminded to maintain heightened situational awareness in public
spaces, know their exits, and report any suspicious activity to authorities.
And the ASAT team when safe.
Now for today's weather. Unsettled conditions prevail in the northwest and northern
California, with a limited threat of flash flooding extending into early Friday morning.

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High wind watches are in effect for parts of the northern mid-Atlantic,
southern New England states, and northern Montana through Thursday.
The southern United States and portions of the mid-Atlantic are experiencing
dry conditions with seasonable warmth.
A strong atmospheric river will bring moderate to heavy rainfall,
gusty winds, and mountain snow to parts of the northwest through Thursday,
with ongoing impacts into Friday from a cold front.

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Additionally, a fast-moving storm system will bring gusty winds,
rain, and high-elevation snow showers to the northeast today into Thursday.
Looking ahead, the American Contingency South Region Adventure Challenge will
take place from November 7th through 9th at the Boy Scout Camp in Milburn, Oklahoma.
This event offers opportunities for skill testing and preparedness training

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in a simulated evacuation scenario.
Lodging and camping facilities will be available.
Members interested in participating should contact the South Region Coordinators for details.
Members can access the American Contingency Members Only site to get the full
report and more in-depth analysis of today's stories, along with practical preparedness
tips, training opportunities, and resources to help you, your family,

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and your neighborhood stay crisis-ready.