Surviving a super-crowded DC inauguration or protest:
-- DON'T expect cell phones to work.
-- DO expect security.
-- DO what security tells you, if anything.
-- DO wear layers. It'll be cold, but thousands of mammals will be warming the area.
-- DO keep your valuables secured.
-- DO expect to simply move along with a crowd, and some loss of physical autonomy.
-- DO already have a money loaded smart trip card. Even if you don't plan to metro, have a smart trip card. Buy before the big day.
-- DO expect to walk for many more miles than any route says; wear comfortable shoes.
This is a partial list, remembered from the Obama inauguration 8 years ago, and a protests and crap over the last few years.
I'm available for questions, in public or in private.
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Also, no signs with sticks.
ReplyDeleteNo obvious weapons, indeed, John Hattan
ReplyDeleteIf you know a lot of like-minded people, that seems like a lovely opportunity to try out some mobile mesh based communications solutions. Large crowds of people using mesh based comms seem to actually work better than small ones. (Just don't expect them to be the slightest bit private.)
ReplyDeleteWise words. I would add "don't expect to locate anyone at the event; meet up with your friends first and arrive together."
ReplyDeleteVery true, Sam Zeitlin ! Meet up outside the city, or at a known location far from the Event.
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