Street medics are not a replacement for emergency services. We give care to protestors when needed but emphasize PREPARATION is the key to any successful & safe action. So before leaving the house to demonstrate for a Better World consider:

-WEARING CLOTHES YOU CAN EASILY MOVE IN

 

-COVERING YOUR SKIN (long sleeves & pants for limbs & possibly a mask – or a simple scarf – for your mouth & nose)

 

-WEARING SUPPORTIVE & COMFORTABLE SHOES YOU CAN RUN IN

 

-CHECKING THE WEATHER FORECAST (& maybe pack a light waterproof if needed)

 

-TYING BACK LONG HAIR (so it can’t be grabbed)

 

-CARRYING SOME HIGH-ENERGY SNACKS

 

-REMOVING (OR TAPING) JEWELLERY (so it can’t be ripped off or snagged)

 

-REMOVING CONTACT LENSES (because chemicals can be trapped & cause eye damage)

 

– ALWAYS BRING WATER (to hydrate and to irrigate eyes & wounds)

 

AND BE PREPARED TO HELP OUT YOUR FELLOW ACTIVISTS IF NEEDED!