I know. Many of you never thought for a million years that you would have to protect yourselves from tear gas or any other harmful chemical in the United States of America. However, sadly, tear gas has always been used in peaceful gatherings and demonstrations , sit ins and protests within the Black Communities on African Americans and people of Color.
Tear gas is a powder that binds to skin. Particles will stay on your skin, and they can cause burns. If it gets into your eyes, it can burn your cornea.
There are some things one can do to protect themselves from this harmful and gutless action. Some say that tear gas used by riot police may trigger the spread of coronavirus among coughing, yelling protesters. This would leave more people vulnerable to infection, experts say.
Tear gas is an irritant that triggers watering eyes and coughing and renders people temporarily unable to function. Coughing and taking masks off to rid their faces of the irritant raises the risk that asymptomatic protesters will spread the virus. Tear gas may strip the airway of its defenses against infection, leaving people more vulnerable, Attempting to rub the irritant from ones face is more likely to rub virus into the airway.
Remove yourself from the
situation.” Longer exposure to tear gas means more tears, mucus, choking, and
incapacitation. CDC recommends seeking higher ground to escape lingering
particles.
Immediately start to “rinse your
face and eyes. Don’t wash from the forehead down. Try to let the water fall off
without rolling over other parts of the face. Do not rub. Remove any contacts
and throw them away. Glasses should also
be washed thoroughly before being used again.
Some use milk and dish soap or
baking soda diluted in water. CDC say
you should use plain water and avoid milk.
Remove any contaminated clothing
immediately. To avoid triggering another wave of pain, cut off any clothes that
have to be pulled over the head. Seal clothes in a plastic bag, then seal that
bag inside another plastic bag, according to the CDC.
Try to get home or find a safe
location where you can shower with plenty of soap and water.
How to protect yourself from tear
gas.
If you’re far apart from others,
it’s easier to run from tear gas and avoid coronavirus transmission.
Avoid wearing contacts. If
possible, wear protective glasses or protect your face, cover your nose and
mouth with a mask.
Wear long sleeves and pants.
Do not wear makeup, particularly
oil-based makeup or lotions, sunscreen, and creams can cause tear gas to stick
to your skin.
People with pre-existing
respiratory issues should avoid tear gas at all cost. If you want to protest
but have asthma or a lung condition, you should avoid the front and center of
the crowd.
Get additional Info at CDC Facts About Riot Control Agents
Stay Safe!
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