PREPARED CITIZEN INTELLIGENCE BRIEF
July 11, 2025 | 0800 CDT
1. Domestic Security & Civil Unrest
No major protests, unrest, active shooter events, 2A incidents, school violence, mail threats, large brawls, or lone-actor threats reported in the past 24 hours across U.S. urban and rural areas.
2. Infrastructure & Grid Alerts
No significant infrastructure failures, grid strain, water contamination, rail or air disruptions, cyberattacks, or sabotage reported across the U.S. Telecom and utility services remain stable.
Globally, several isolated events occurred:Czech Republic experienced a major power outage on July 10 that affected over 1 million users, halting train traffic and industrial operations. A snapped high-voltage line and subsequent power plant failure caused the blackout. Power was restored within three hours. No sabotage or cyberattack is suspected.
Texas Hill Country issued a boil-water notice after flood-related contamination at Canyon Lake. The notice was lifted yesterday following safe test results.
Canada currently has 43 short-term drinking water advisories in effect across First Nations communities, mostly in remote areas. No new advisories were added in the past two days.
No major cyberattacks or sabotage events targeting infrastructure or grids have been reported globally within the 48-hour window.
Conclusion: While domestic systems remain stable, the Czech outage and regional water issues highlight how quickly local disruptions can escalate. Overall infrastructure remains intact with no widespread instability.
3. Extreme Weather & Natural Hazards
Wildfires in the U.S. West:
Evacuations at Grand Canyon’s North Rim and Colorado’s Black Canyon National Park amid active wildfires
Smoke haze drifting into the Sacramento Valley from Northern California fires
Over 90 large wildfires are burning across 11 states, with 50+ in Alaska fueling air quality alerts
Severe thunderstorms/flash flood risk:
Severe thunderstorm watch issued in parts of Iowa
Flash flood risk expanding across the Central Plains and Southern Texas this weekend
Other hazards:
Tornado warnings were issued on July 9 in Michigan and Washington, D.C. - no touchdowns reported
No heat domes or record-breaking temperatures outside seasonal norms
No earthquakes beyond typical minor activity
4. Border & Immigration
Southern California – Carpinteria and Camarillo
On July 10, ICE and National Guard executed raids on two Glass House Farms cannabis licensed facilities, detaining ~100 workers, including 10 undocumented minors.
Tear gas and crowd-control munitions were used to disperse ~500–600 protesters; three individuals were treated in hospitals.
A protester allegedly fired at federal agents at Laguna Road, Camarillo, but no injuries to law enforcement were reported; FBI has issued a $50,000 reward.
Rep. Salud Carbajal and two city council members were denied access, and one sustained an injury.
Del Rio sector, Texas
Recent federal data indicates a drop to ~6,000 Southwest Border Patrol apprehensions in early July - a 15 percent decrease from March levels.
No credible source has confirmed the claim of 1,200 migrant apprehensions in the Del Rio sector over the past 24 hours. That figure remains unverified as of this briefing.
5. Church, Mission, & Civilian Safety
No verified incidents involving U.S. missionaries, pastors, or church-targeted violence abroad in the past 48 hours.
6. International Flashpoints
Ukraine–Russia
On July 10, Russia launched a major drone‑and‑missile assault on Kyiv…around 400 drones and 18 missiles. Two civilians were killed and over 20 injured, with significant damage in residential areas. Kyiv’s air defenses intercepted most incoming threats.
Earlier on July 9, a separate strike involved a record 728 drones and 13 missiles, mostly neutralized. A local fatality occurred near Kharkiv.
Middle East – Gaza
Negotiations are underway for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage-release deal. Israel expects an agreement in one to two weeks, pending Hamas disarmament. No immediate truce confirmed yet.
Middle East – Israel–Iran tensions
On July 10, Israeli Defence Minister Katz stated Israel “will strike Iran again if threatened” and would act with “greater force” in response to any aggression.
China–Middle East
Huawei is pushing its AI chips into the Middle East and Southeast Asia, engaging in talks with the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand. This effort under U.S. export restrictions reflects shifting tech geopolitics.
7. Signals to Monitor
FBI reward increases focus on identifying armed protester at Camarillo raid
Tear gas used in domestic farm raid…risk of repeat confrontations
Federal enforcement on ag labor may continue and spread
Border Patrol encounters steadily fall…watch for policy shifts impacting crossing volumes
Migrant deaths are rising in remote desert routes tied to enforcement in Texas/New Mexico
8. Preparedness Action Items
Be alert when near federal enforcement or protests…keep safe distance and know exit paths.
Farm-area residents should prepare for traffic disruptions and heavy law enforcement presence in targeted areas.
Consider assembling basic medical kits (bandages, eye wash) and know how to reach services safely during civil disturbances.
Analyst Insight
Federal enforcement continues shifting from border interdiction to aggressive, high-visibility raids in farm regions. The Camarillo and Carpinteria operations reflect growing pressure on agricultural labor pipelines, with local protests becoming flashpoints. Tear gas, injured officials, and an armed protester raise the stakes.
Internationally, major drone and missile strikes in Ukraine, new Israeli threats toward Iran, and AI expansion by China into Middle Eastern markets point to growing instability abroad.
Domestically, wildfire activity and storm threats remain active but seasonal. The public safety risk is highest where federal actions intersect with volatile communities. Stay alert, especially in areas where law enforcement and protest movements overlap.
Stay safe. Be dangerous.