The School Commute

The back-to-school season reshapes the daily commute — buses, traffic, crosswalks, and chokepoints you never noticed before. In today’s AmCon Daily Brief, Thom explains why mobility isn’t just about distance, but about awareness, adaptation, and planning ahead for the unexpected.

Episode Transcript

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This is your AMCON Daily SITREP for September the 9th, 2025.
Up first today, there has been improvement in the supply of the pediatric antibiotic
amoxicillin suspension.
The large national shortage has been officially marked as resolved.
However, variability in distribution continues to cause local shortages and
back orders for some concentrations, impacting pediatric clinics and urgent care centers.

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Healthcare providers are advised to manage substitutions carefully and utilize
approved alternatives as needed.
In other health news, the CDC warns that the deadly disease spread by kissing
bugs is on the rise across 32 states in the U.S.
These blood-sucking insects carry a parasite that causes Chagas disease,
with hundreds of thousands potentially infected without knowing it.

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Infected individuals may experience symptoms ranging from fever and fatigue
to severe eyelid swelling.
Preventative measures include insect repellent and ceiling cracks in homes.
Turning to the west, multiple wildfires are active, including the large TCU
lightning complex in California.
These fires have led to evacuations and road closures and pose risks to structures and infrastructure.

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The fire season is expected to remain above normal in parts of California through
the fall, with Southern California at heightened risk into December.
In national security news, authorities in Pierce County arrested a 13-year-old
boy found with a collection of guns and apparent school shooting plans.
The arrest followed a tip to law enforcement, highlighting the importance of
community vigilance and the see-something, say-something approach.

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Investigations continue into the boys' materials and motives.
Also, there is ongoing protest and potential civil unrest around the country.
Several scheduled protests are taking place today in cities including New York
City, Los Angeles, and Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Members are reminded to maintain situational awareness and report suspicious activity.
Now for the weather. Severe thunderstorms are possible in parts of the Central

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and Southern Plains, with potential flooding across Kansas.
The Pacific Northwest and Northern California face isolated flash flooding risks near burn scars.
Showers and heavy rain will continue in Florida through midweek.
Air quality alerts remain in effect over parts of the Northwest,
and frost advisories are in place for some areas in the Northeast.
Tropical storm Kiko is moving northwest off the coast of Hawaii,

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expected to exit offshore waters by late Wednesday night.
Looking ahead on the AMCON calendar, tonight from 6 to 8 p.m..
There is a workshop on home preparedness focusing on backup power,
heating, and lighting in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia.
From September 12th to 14th, the North Regional Campout, Training,
and Adventure Challenge will be hosted in Central City, Iowa,
offering group camping, training, and ham radio testing.

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Additionally, the Broward County Florida Chapter Monthly Meetup is scheduled
for September 13th, and another home preparedness workshop will take place the
same day in Berkeley Springs.
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.