PREPARED CITIZEN INTELLIGENCE BRIEF
August 11, 2025 | 0940 CDT
Analyst Insight
The weekend saw a mix of severe weather, international conflict developments, and localized security incidents. U.S. domestic operations were marked by flash flooding in the Upper Midwest, heat along the West Coast, and ICE actions tied to border enforcement. Internationally, events ranged from drone strikes in Russia to a coup plot in Mali and a major earthquake in Turkey. While no new federal declarations were issued, tropical activity in both the Atlantic and Pacific is being monitored closely.
1. Domestic Security & Civil Unrest
Atlanta, GA – Police officer killed in shooting near CDC headquarters; suspect in custody.
Baltimore, MD – Mass shooting wounded six people; investigation ongoing.
Los Angeles, CA – Protests against ICE raids held in multiple neighborhoods; no major violence reported.
El Monte, CA – ICE-led operation targeted an underground nightclub, arresting individuals for child sex offenses, burglary, and drug crimes.
2. Infrastructure & Grid Alerts
Amistad Dam, TX – CBP temporarily suspended operations due to maintenance issues; traffic redirected to alternate ports of entry.
No other major infrastructure or grid disruptions reported in the past 24 hours.
3. Extreme Weather & Natural Hazards
Milwaukee, WI – Aug 10 flash flooding from slow-moving storms dumped 5–12 inches of rain; thousands without power.
Upper Midwest – Ongoing flooding impacts.
Central Plains → Great Lakes, Southwest – Heavy rain and flash flooding risk.
West Coast – Excessive heat warnings in effect.
Tropical – AL97 (90% chance of development), AL96 (10%), Disturbance 3 (10%); Tropical Depression Ivo (E. Pacific), Hurricane Henriette CAT 1 (C. Pacific).
Kyushu, Japan – Torrential rains caused flooding, mudslides, evacuations, and major transport disruptions.
Balikesir, Turkey – Magnitude 6.1 earthquake killed 1, damaged buildings; tremors felt in Istanbul.
Mt. Taylor Ranger District, NM – Vereda Blanca Fire started Aug 8; 150 acres burned, 0% contained, full suppression efforts underway.
4. Border & Immigration
El Monte, CA – ICE and CBP dismantled criminal network involving illegal aliens; arrests tied to child sex crimes, burglary, and narcotics.
PA – ICE arrested Guatemalan national accused in a fatal hit-and-run killing a 61-year-old man.
5. Church, Mission & Civilian Safety
No verified new incidents involving U.S. missionaries or church teams in the last 24 hours.
6. International Flashpoints
Ghana – Funeral held in Accra for 2 of the 8 victims of an army helicopter crash.
Mali – Dozens of soldiers arrested over alleged coup plot against the junta.
Thailand / Cambodia – 3 Thai soldiers injured by landmine near border despite ceasefire.
Russia / Ukraine – Ukrainian drones hit Russian defense industry facilities far from the front lines.
Turkey – Magnitude 6.1 earthquake in Balikesir killed 1, damaged buildings, tremors felt in Istanbul.
United Kingdom – Over 500 arrests tied to Palestine Action protests.
Israel / Gaza – Heavy bombardment in Gaza City after Netanyahu’s vow to expand offensive.
Syria – Security footage shows armed men killing a medical worker in Sweida hospital.
Bangladesh – Dengue death toll passes 100; officials warn August could see worsening outbreak.
Brazil – Police raids dismantled gang running illegal ride-hailing app; 4 arrested.
Canada – Air Canada flight attendants to picket at four airports over pay disputes.
Ecuador – Nightclub shooting kills 8, injures 3 amid nationwide surge in violence.
Guyana – Government urges peace ahead of general elections.
Haiti – 3-month state of emergency declared as gang violence intensifies in central region.
7. Supply Chain & Liberty Watch
Ports – No major strikes or closures reported in the last 24 hours.
Washington State – High-capacity magazine ban faces new legal challenges at the U.S. Supreme Court; outcome could affect national Second Amendment precedents.
Signals to Monitor
Progress of AL97 tropical development in the Atlantic.
Heat and flooding impacts on West Coast agriculture and logistics.
Security developments in Mali after coup plot arrests.
Israeli operations in Gaza and possible escalation.
Dengue outbreak trends in Bangladesh.
Preparedness Action Items
Monitor local NWS alerts for flooding, heat, and severe weather in your region.
Review home flood defenses and heat safety plans.
If in Gulf Coast states, review hurricane readiness due to AL97’s high development probability.
Keep informed on potential travel disruptions from international unrest or severe weather abroad.