The Notice

When the evacuation notice comes, mindset determines your outcome.

In this episode of the AmCon Daily Brief, Thom Rigsby explains why normalcy bias is the first threat in any evacuation scenario—and why leaving early gives you safer routes, less traffic, and more choices. Learn how to make clear, confident decisions that calm your family and neighbors, and take today’s challenge to check your local evacuation zones so you’re ready before the order arrives.

Episode Transcript

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This is your Amcon Daily Sit Rep for August the 25th, 2025.
Up first today, experts are raising alarms about a terrifying rise in motive-free
violence across the United States.
This phenomenon, known as nihilistic violent extremism, involves attackers motivated
by a hatred of society who commit random acts of violence without clear targets or motives.
This unpredictability erodes the sense of safety in public spaces nationwide.

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Authorities urge everyone to maintain heightened situational awareness,
especially in areas they frequent.
Turning now to a serious warning for seniors, the FBI has highlighted a large-scale
scam that is draining retirement funds through a sophisticated AI-driven three-phase scheme.
The scam involves imposters posing as tech support, financial institutions, and U.S.
Government agents who convince victims to grant remote access to their computers

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and transfer money to fraudulent accounts.
Families are encouraged to discuss these risks with their elderly relatives to help protect them.
Meanwhile, international security concerns grow as China advances its military
capabilities, presenting the most significant challenge to the United States in generations.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army is rapidly expanding its arsenal,

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including missiles, warships, and cyber forces, with readiness to act as soon as 2027.
Experts urge rapid U.S. action to address this growing asymmetry and prepare
for potential infrastructural disruptions fueled by advancements in technology
and artificial intelligence.
On the home front, wildfires in California and Oregon continue to threaten thousands of homes.
In Oregon, the flat fire has expanded to nearly 34 square miles and put approximately.

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4,000 homes under evacuation warnings or orders.
In California's Napa County, the Pickett Fire is 11% contained,
forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate.
Hot and dry conditions, combined with increasing winds, are exacerbating the fire risk.
Residents in affected regions should stay informed and prepared for evacuations.
Finally, civil unrest remains a concern across the country, with several protest events planned.

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Public safety officials advise maintaining situational awareness while attending
public gatherings, knowing your exits, and reporting any suspicious activity
to local authorities and the ISAT team.
Today's weather highlights include excessive rainfall threats across parts of
the southwest, flash flooding concerns in Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma,
and Arkansas through Wednesday.
A dangerous heat wave persists in the Pacific Northwest, raising wildfire risk,

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while a cold front is bringing unseasonably cool temperatures to much of the
central and eastern U.S.
Be alert, especially if you're in the fire-prone western regions.
Looking ahead on the AMCON calendar, several events are scheduled within the next week.
On August 27th, a hands-on training session on treatment of fractures,
dislocations, and sprains will be held in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia.

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From September 12th to 14th, the North Regional Campout, Training,
and Adventure Challenge will take place in Central City, Iowa.
On September 13th, the Broward County, Florida Chapter will host a monthly meetup
focused on outdoor skills in Sunrise, Florida.
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

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tips, training opportunities, and resources to help you, your family,
and your neighborhood stay crisis-ready.