3) don’t use water to wash powders from your eyes, use saline instead or milk in a pinch. the best method is to use a towel to wipe it from your face, using a new section of your towel with every wipe to avoid recontamination. DO NOT TOUCH YOUR FACE OR RUB YOUR EYES 4) body lotions and oils help powders absorb into skin better - avoid them if possible 5) Bring extra clothes, supplies, and gear for your friends, just in case they left their bag at home!
6) if you get chemical powder on you and your clothes, don’t panic. get upwind, strip, and rinse or wipe off using the above mentioned methods. 7) Holding signs expressing that you’re helping people or providing aid may make you a target for gas and rubber bullets. Help calmly, do not make a scene, do not make it obvious to police that you are a medic. Same goes for filming. 8) When recording, verbalize as many details as you can: time, place, date, what is occurring, who is involved if known
lastly, buddy up with someone who is not going to be taking a trip with you. preferably someone who is in a different location altogether. establish a time to text/call/check in, and if you don’t hear from each other, they can start making some calls. if YOU are the buddy for someone going on their summer vacation and you don’t hear from them by the check-in time, call their family, friends, or a pre-established emergency contact.