Anarchist Anti-WTO Survival Kit Guide for Seattle and else where

Clothing- should be protective and durable, light weight (to allow for great mobility), and tight fitting while covering the entire body (to protect from tear gas). Also prepare for cold/wet weather. Bring gear.

Gloves

Hiking Boots/Military boots/High sneakers

Helmet

For Men- jock strap or protective cup

Prescription Drugs

Food- esp. if special diet is required. FNBs will be feeding, but do not rely upon them; bring food.

Eyeglasses (extra pair in a safe location if possible)

Self-sufficient camp gear

Money, incl. change

Maps- road maps, train-track maps, city/town maps, Seattle Anarchist

Response (SAR) will be providing "The Anarchists WTO touring Brochure" to be published in the days before the ministerial.

Whistle/Noisemakers

All purpose tool- bottle/can opener, screwdriver, awl/cork screw, tweezers (leatherman recommended)

Pen and note paper

Emergency Phone Numbers- incl. Seattle Anarchist Switchboard Voicemail: (206) 726-2419

Pocket knife

Communication Equipment- Bring witnessing equipment, portable radios, communication devices, etc.

Try to leave pets at home.

Coming in vehicles is a plus, as well as being equipped with bicycles.

Demonstrators First Aid Kit

3-ounce rubber bulb (to rinse out eye wounds)

Adhesive tape

Alcohol (for sterilizing needle),

Anti-bacterial ointment

Antihistamine

Antiseptic wipes

Baking Soda and or Campden Tablets- see below

Burn ointment

Calamine lotion

Clean cloth

Comprehensive first-aid manual

Cotton swabs

Disinfectant- iodine, etc.

Duct tape

Emergency blanket

Eye drops

Eye dressing or pad

Foot powder

Magnifying glass

Matches/lighter

Moleskin/2nd Skin- many uses

Pain reliever, strong

Petroleum jelly

Prescription medicines

Razor blade/X-Acto Knife

Safety pins

Safety gloves

Scissors

Sewing kit (needle and thread, etc.)

Small mirror

Thermometer

Tongue depressors

Towelettes

Tweezers

Vitamins

Bandages
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Adhesive bandages (various sizes)

Assorted band aids, bandage tape,

Butterfly bandages

Elastic-wrap bandage

Gauze pads

Gauze wraps

Large compress bandage

Medical Tape

Triangular bandage

Wire splint

Dealing with CS Gas (Tear Gas)

Gas mask- only use current military or police designs. Don't try any old ones you may come across in markets or army surplus stores as many used asbestos in the filters!

Mask/hood- offer limited protection. Also useful for disguise.

Goggles- for eye protection.

Neutralizer #1- Carry a bottle of solution made up from water with 5% Baking Soda.

Neutralizer #2- Carry a bottle of solution made up from water and sodium metabisulphate (sold as Campden tablets used in home brewing).

Do not use an egg facial as suggested in 'Steal This Book'. It will keep the gas stuck to your body and is stinky. [Corrected: 8/6/2005]

If you are asthmatic tell the people around you before the action starts, so that if when sprayed you have a bad reaction they'll be able to act appropriately by giving you your medication or getting a doctor.

What to do when sprayed

If you are in the line of spray move backwards out of range rather than sideways where the spray may still be able to reach you. If you are in a building move outside. Your eyesight may become blurred and it is easy to lose awareness of what is going on. Do not run blindly into the arms of the police, or worse still, into traffic. Act calmly and stay aware of your surroundings whilst moving to a safe area.

If possible stand upwind of where the spraying happened and expose the affected part of your body to the wind. This will help disperse the gas quickly.

Flush the affected area of the body with the solution mentioned earlier or just water if this is not available. Do not touch it as you will spread the chemical around and rub it into your pores. It may be possible that you can rejoin the action right away, as small amounts should only affect you for a few minutes.

ASAP, have a cold shower for 3-5 minutes (hot water opens the pores and allows gas particles in), then proceed with normal showering. Showers flush the chemical away whilst a bath will just re-distribute it. For gross contamination, wash with Neutralizer mentioned above.

After the action you should hang your clothes up in a well ventilated area to disperse the last remnants of the gas. When they have hung for a day or so wash them twice- first in cold and then in hot water- and they'll be okay to wear again.

CS Gas is fat soluble so never coat your skin in petroleum jelly or similar substances for protection as some people have tried. When sprayed do not treat the area with any cream, jelly or ointment, unless advised to by someone who knows what they are talking about. The best treatments are air, cold water and time.

References

Do or Die Editorial Collective. "Do or Die No. 7 Voices from Earth First!" POB 2971 Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 2TT, UK. An Unaccountable Clique EF! production.

Headquarters, Department of the Army. Nov. 1985. "FM 19-15 Civil Disturbances"

Hoffman, Abbie. 1996. "steal this book". Four Walls Eight Windows

Distribute widely.

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Peace and Unity,

Leif Brecke

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"Don't hate the media, become the media."- Jello Biafra

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RESIST THE WTO- NOV 29-DEC 3, Seattle
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Laugh in the Face of the Global Economy
NOVEMBER 30, 1999-Int'l Day of Action
http://go.to/n30

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