Google Doc With More In-Depth Medical Information: docs.google.com/document/d/17TX1c7voaUJjdFN2aaoI_bdElN38yQSOMIrGzGNNyQM/edit
Stopping Spread of COVID-19 While Protesting:
Get tested for COVID-19
Socially distance from other protesters (6 feet or 1.8 meters)
Wash hands frequently for 20 seconds (Sing Happy Birthday Twice)
Keep a mask on (make sure mask is covering nose!)
If you tested positive and want to protest: CDC recommends waiting 10 days after symptoms started AND 3 days after you have made a full recovery (no fever without fever-reducing medication and improvement of other COVID symptoms) to discontinue socially isolating
Wipe down any surfaces with antibacterial wet wipes
Bring a face shield & goggles (Keep in mind tear gas can possibly affect your immune system)
Wash your clothes as soon as you get home from protesting
Stay hydrated
Rule of thumb: If you feel sick, even if you do not test positive for COVID-19, do not protest
Keeping Yourself Safe from Tear Gas & Pepper Spray:
Bring scuba goggles or a gas mask if you are not able to, swim goggles will be able to protect your eyes
Do NOT wear contact lenses, instead wear glasses
Oil-based creams and makeup can absorb tear gas
Bring a bottle, one with a squeeze top would work best
If someone is hit with tear gas: 1. Ask consent to help & tell them exactly what you are going to do 2. Gently open their eyelids and use water to flush their eyes
If you are hit with tear gas: 1. Use your finger to separate your eyelid, one eyelid at a time 2. Apply water to the eyelid slowly for 30 minutes
Irritation from pepper gas and tear gas should improve after you wake up the next day. If irritation persists or your vision is blurry, seek medical care as soon as possible
Rubber Bullet Safety:
Bring ballistic-rated safety goggles and glasses that have an airtight seal. Do NOT wear regular safety goggles as these can shatter and lead to further damage
Bring a helmet to protect against head injuries
Wear thick, tight-fitting clothing
Wear protective pads, people assigned male at birth may want to wear a cup
Keep your skin covered, it will help decrease injuries to your body
You can create a makeshift body shield by using tape to attach sheet metal, thick hard plastic, sturdy cardboard, leather, or kevlar to the inside of clothes. To make a shield, use plywood or a similar material
What to do if you or someone else is hit by a rubber bullet: 1. Observe the wound closely: Has it cut the skin deeply? Is the skin just bruised? 2. If it has lacerated the skin, seek medical care quickly 3. If the injury is not severe, clean the wound making sure all dirt is removed, apply rubbing alcohol or soap and water, apply ointment, and wrap it with a bandage
Know Your Rights:
Check this Twitter thread that has your protesting rights: https://twitter.com/nxbrxth/status/1266466413994053632
If you are under arrest, you are able to ask why. Otherwise, remain silent and ask for a lawyer. Do NOT say or sign anything without a lawyer being present with you
If your rights are violated: Remember or write down the badge number, patrol car number, anything else that may be useful and file a complaint
Numbers to call for unlawful arrests:
310-313-3700 - LA
210- 227-1515 - SATX
804-291-8520 - Richmond VA
783-346-6322 - NY
612-444-2654 - Minneapolis
404-689-1519 - ATL
484-758-0388 - Philadelphia
502-705-0081 - Louisville
What To Do if ICE Comes To Your House: https://unitedwedream.org/heretostay/know-your-power/