Hi folks,

The weather forecast for LA on the afternoon of Saturday, March 15th promises winds of 20 to 30 MPH and 2 to 3 inches of rain. A little preparation now can help bring you a LOT of comfort on 3/15!

(1) If possible, wear/bring a waterproof poncho/jacket (and waterproof pants/trainers, if you have them!). Keeping your body dry will prevent heat loss and keep you warm.

If you don't have waterproof jaket/pants, bring a few big heavy duty 40 gallon plastic trash bags - you can tear arm/neck holes and help stay dry!

(2) Wear a wool sweater and - if possible - avoid cotton clothing (especially avoid denim pants, if possible). The reason: cotton will soak up water like a wick, and your body will lose heat all day long. Hypothermia is not fun!

(3) Please keep your head warm! In cool, wet weather, we radiate 30% of our body heat into the air through our scalps.

Wear a woolen hat or cap (or buy a cheap one, if you can). If you can't get a wool cap/hat, synthetic fiber (nylon, rayon, polyester) is better than cotton.

(4) Please, please, please wear waterproof shoes/boots (if you have them) and wool socks (if you have them).

If you don't have wool socks, synthetic fibers are better than cotton....

(5) If possible, bring a change of clothes (especially socks/shoes!) wrapped in waterproof plastic bags...

(6) If you have a medical condition, please bring any medications you may need.......

(7) For more detailed info on demo/protest health care, please check out the Black Cross Health Collective at http://www.blackcrosscollective.org/