The SDN SITREP 9-1-25
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BLUF MAIN TOPIC: It's Happening - What to Do in the First 30 Minutes of the next terrorist attack. Theme: Real-time decisions in the fog of terror. Summary: Shelter or flee? Comm blackouts, gunfire, false alarms, and chaos - this is how you survive the opening wave.
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When evil strikes our communities, the first thirty minutes determine whether your family lives or dies. The brutal truth is that Americans face a heightened terrorist threat in 2025. Department of Homeland Security assessments confirm that terrorism threats remain "high," with domestic violent extremists and foreign terrorist organizations like ISIS maintaining their intent to conduct or inspire attacks in the homeland. Recent attacks underscore this reality - from the ISIS-inspired New Orleans attack that killed 14 Americans to the horrific school shooting in Minneapolis that claimed two innocent children. These aren't isolated incidents but part of a growing pattern. When communications fail, emergency services are overwhelmed, and false alarms spread panic, your family's survival depends entirely on your ability to make split-second decisions under pressure. The terrorists count on chaos, confusion, and communication breakdowns to maximize casualties. They exploit the very systems we depend on - from cell towers to emergency broadcasts. Understanding how to navigate the first critical thirty minutes when traditional help isn't coming gives you the tactical advantage to protect those God has placed in your care.
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PRACTICAL TIPS | MAIN TOPIC
Real survival starts with understanding the enemy's playbook. Terrorists deliberately target communication infrastructure to create confusion and prevent coordinated responses. Current DHS bulletins warn of Iranian-backed cyber attacks against US networks and the ongoing threat of violent extremists targeting Jewish, government, and military-linked facilities. When cell towers fail or are jammed, your smartphone becomes worthless. Practice using alternative communication methods now - two-way radios, ham radios, or even predetermined meeting locations with family members. Create multiple evacuation routes from your home, workplace, and children's schools. Learn to distinguish gunshots from fireworks: gunshots produce sharp, rhythmic cracks with regular timing, while fireworks create sporadic booms with crackling sounds and visible smoke. Most Americans waste precious seconds trying to identify sounds they've never trained themselves to recognize. Run immediate shelter-in-place or evacuation drills with your family. The decision to shelter or flee depends on the specific threat, your location's defensibility, and available escape routes. Store emergency supplies in multiple locations - home, office, and vehicle. This isn't paranoia; it's biblical stewardship of the lives entrusted to your protection.
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EXCLUSIVE CONTENT | MAIN TOPIC
Patriots must prepare now for scenarios that seemed unthinkable just years ago. The Minneapolis attack demonstrates how quickly evil can strike even in places of worship during children's events. The shooter legally purchased three weapons and conducted surveillance of the target before executing the attack. This pattern repeats across terrorist incidents - advance planning, legal weapon acquisition, and targeting of soft civilian locations where maximum psychological impact occurs. Americans can no longer assume safety in churches, schools, or public gatherings. Develop situational awareness as a lifestyle, not an emergency response. Know all exits in any building you enter. Understand that active shooter scenarios typically last 10-15 minutes, but law enforcement arrives after the fact, meaning you're on your own during the critical opening minutes. Train your family to recognize the difference between legitimate emergencies and false alarms that terrorist sympathizers often use to create additional chaos. Stock communication alternatives, water purification supplies, and medical equipment that function without power or cellular networks. Remember that terrorists specifically target Christian communities and conservative Americans because they represent everything they seek to destroy. Your preparedness isn't just about survival - it's about preserving the values and communities that make America worth defending.
HERO OF THE DAY
Thank you Roger Moore for bringing this to our attention …
Thank you Uncle Jhonn for your outstanding contributions to society "While driving through a neighborhood, I spotted a house with a broken gate lying flat on the ground. Instead of just passing by, I decided to stop, knock on the door, and offer to fix it for free. But when I got a closer look… I realized this house needed a lot more than just a new gate. So I took on the challenge: Clean up the garage and patio, rebuild a rotten patio cover, replace the swing set and repair the gate and fence all for under $2,000.":
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
Thank you Tim Smith for the best user submitted story yesterday "The Minneapolis Catholic school shooting is already FULL of holes.":
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