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Protestors , write down an emergency contact on your arms in sharpie so that if god forbids something happens to you, others can take a picture of that contact info and inform the contact of what’s happened to you!!!
Many of us will go “missing” during times like this. Support each other !
Tear Gas Tips:
+ Avoid use of oils & lotions because they can trap the chemicals and thereby prolong exposure
+ Gas masks provide the best facial protection, if properly fitted and sealed. Alternatively, goggles, respirators, or a wet bandana over the nose & mouth will help
+ Avoid use of oils & lotions because they can trap the chemicals and thereby prolong exposure
+ Gas masks provide the best facial protection, if properly fitted and sealed. Alternatively, goggles, respirators, or a wet bandana over the nose & mouth will help
+ STAY CALM. Panicking increases the irritation. Breathe slowly and remember it is only temporary
+ Blow your nose, rinse your mouth, cough & spit. Try not to swallow
+ Blow your nose, rinse your mouth, cough & spit. Try not to swallow
Wearing contacts: remove the lenses or get someone to remove them for you, with CLEAN, uncontaminated fingers. Destroy the lenses after exposure
DO NOT RUB IT IN
Use an eye flush using a solution of half liquid antacid and half water. This only applies to aluminum hydroxide
DO NOT RUB IT IN
Use an eye flush using a solution of half liquid antacid and half water. This only applies to aluminum hydroxide
Tips for Protesting: Before
Drink lots of water, Plan your exit, Tell a friend who isn’t going,Write an emergency contact number on your body, Charge your cell phone, and be prepared for it not to work, Download ACLU app for your state
Drink lots of water, Plan your exit, Tell a friend who isn’t going,Write an emergency contact number on your body, Charge your cell phone, and be prepared for it not to work, Download ACLU app for your state
Tips for Protesting: During
Go with a friend (or make a friend there), Bring an external phone battery,Wear comfy shoes, If you film/stream, try not to catch fellow protestors’ faces,Water makes pepper spray worse.
Go with a friend (or make a friend there), Bring an external phone battery,Wear comfy shoes, If you film/stream, try not to catch fellow protestors’ faces,Water makes pepper spray worse.
Tips for Protesting: After
If you’re not safe and sound, ask for help (ACLU app), Follow-up with the organizers, or other protestors, for next steps, Check on friends who were arrested/inform fam, Share your experience!
If you’re not safe and sound, ask for help (ACLU app), Follow-up with the organizers, or other protestors, for next steps, Check on friends who were arrested/inform fam, Share your experience!
Apps to speak to friends on encrypted messages so you cannot be signaled.. WhatsApp, FireChat,
Signal,
Signal,
MOST IMPORTANTLT.. stay safe, do not do unnecessary damage, we are uprising but remember the cause...dont destroy things just to destroy. REMAIN FOCUSED ON THE GOAL.
