THE BOARD

The idea is simple. In the cotrolable towns(Modoc, Redding, Den etc.) should stand the message board. It already does in some of them. On that board, the gang in control could write down the message for the incoming people. Stuff like that the city is lawless, or that you should get out or that it is guarded by NA and much more. The gang in cotrol could write down the radio channel, where one can contact them if troubles appears. Maybe some short trade message? The possibilities are numerous. There also could be some sort of fixed message when the town could be taken over.
It would be just a little step to make the northern cities a little bit more pleasent place to stay.