Request for Information (RFI) – Weekly SITREP
I am going to make this a weekly post so that we can use this as a place to make any reports on unusual activity or localized hotspots of trouble. We did this a few times during COVID (here, here, here, and here) but I figured that, as our conditions continue to degrade around the country, it would be useful to bring this back as a regularly recurring topic of discussion.
Post your reports in the comments below.
18 October 2023
General Location: New Jersey
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Fuel Prices / Shortages:Â
Unusual Military Movement:
Civil Unrest / Crime:
Interesting Local News / Events:Â
Public Service Interruptions:
Changes in Patterns of Life:Â
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General Location: SW Missouri (Ozark region)
Food Price / Shortages: Prices are high, and shelves are “front loaded” to make them appear fuller. That being said, I have had no trouble getting things. Produce availability here (upper south) is much different and poorer than my old home. Processed foods seem to be the normal here. Obesity is rampant here.
Fuel Prices / Shortages: Diesel varies from 4.20 to 5.00 / gallon, depending on the location.
Unusual Military Movement: None observed. Military traffic is not normal here.
Civil Unrest / Crime: No changes observed; however, this area is pretty rural.
Interesting Local News / Events: Nothing to report.
Public Service Interruptions: Nothing to report.
Changes in Patterns of Life: Nothing to report.
Any additional observations or comments: Purchased ammunition on Monday. Availability was good at the store. .556 sold at 1.15 a round.
As this is my first year here, I had to purchase firewood. Firewood (mostly oak) can be had for 210 / cord.
Temps are dropping into the mid 40s at night, began burning for a few hours at night
18 October 2023
General Location: Upper New England
Food Price / Shortages: Prices remain elevated/No shortages
Fuel Prices / Shortages: Prices remain elevated/ No shortages
Unusual Military Movement: None observed
Civil Unrest / Crime:
Some low level “crimes” for and against the 2 sides in the Gaza War have been reported. Nothing very serious to this point and it all seems to be the work of college students.
Interesting Local News / Events: The vested interests who stand to fleece the public through contracts for offshore wind farm development in Southern New England and Long Island have failed to get permission to renegotiate terms. It seems likely that the projected cost over-runs will make these ventures unprofitable for the developers even with the subsidized support from the states. It is highly likely that these parties will back out of the existing agreements and the wind farms will not be built.
Public Service Interruptions: None
Changes in Patterns of Life: There certainly seems to be a heightened state of agitation on college campuses in the region. There is a definite split in the left wing coalition between the pro-Hamas and Pro- Israel factions. To be fair, the same split exists within the right as well, but it is not displayed in the streets. The Left Wing Coalition is under severe stress everywhere with backlash from this issue as well as the Alien invasion, trans athletes in women’s sports, and the economy.
Any additional observations or comments:
Might I suggest adding a category for consumer good/durables/ supply situation to this regular report?
I have noticed that wood splitters are in short supply at both the big chain retailers and the local hardware stores. Some of these places have none at all available, which is uncommon this time of year. The places that do have them have only a few of the larger/more expensive models. The same situation is also notes with respect to Wood chippers.
Wilkes County NC food prices are still up but reasonable buys out there if you shop the sales. Pork loins $1.79/lb, baby back pork ribs $1.99/lb boneless chicken breasts $1.70=$1.99/lb, London Broil $3.99/lb and 85% ground beef $.3.79/lb.
Gas currently $2.79-$3.09 /lb depending upon location.
Local Tyson chicken plant just had a major layoff on off shifts with initial layoff over 10% of work force and may climb to 25%. High food prices driving down business.
No unusual militay activity and no obvious increase in criminal activity.