[PLUG] FW: Republican Convention Info (fwd)

[darxus@chaosreigns.com]

Some of you may have realized that next weeks meeting falls in the middle
of the Republican National Convention.  This will affect traffic near IQ,
where we hold meetings.  I don't believe this will cause any serious
complications, but thought you should have this information.

I belive this info should be accurate, although I don't know where it
originated.  I'm told this info is also in todays Metro.

-----Original Message-----
Sent: 7/20/2000 1:28 PM
Subject: Republican Convention Info

 
FYI: (#4 & #5 are most applicable)

RE:   Republican National Convention
      Monday, July 31 through Thursday, August 3, 2000
      Important Information

The Secret Service is taking the lead for the security of the event and is
coordinating closely with the Federal Bureau of Investigations, Federal
Protective Service, Septa Transit Police, Historical Park Rangers, and the
City of Philadelphia Police Department.  Theses agencies have established
a Multi-Agency Command Center (MAC), which will be located in the vicinity
of the First Union Center, the location of the Republican National
Convention.

	Although the Convention will take place at the First Union Center,
there will be a great deal of activity in the City.  Below are some
specific plans for the week:

	1.  The north and south ramps to Interstate 95 on Broad Street
            will be closed to all traffic but official convention buses.

	2.  Septa's southern exits from the Broad Street Subway at
            Pattison Avenue will be closed.

	3.  Vehicle search stations will be established at Pattison Avenue
            on Broad, 10thStreet, Darian Street, and on Terminal Avenue.

	4.  Chestnut Street will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian
            traffic between 5th and 6th Streets (a media center will be
            housed in that block).

	5.  Chestnut Street will be closed to vehicular traffic between
            3rd and 4th Streets (the Today Show will be broadcasting live
            from that location each day).
	

	In addition to the closures listed above, the following items will
        be a factor in the state of the downtown area.

	1.  Various protests are being planned throughout the week.

	2.  It is anticipated that 45,000 visitors will be concentrated in
            Center City.
                  
        3.  There will be a Political Fest at the Convention Center, which
            is expected to draw 20,000 visitors per day.

	4.  There will be 33 Governors present for the Convention.

	5.  Governor and Mrs. Bush, President Ford, Mrs. Bush, and the
            Vice Presidential nominee will be present.

	6.  Numerous foreign dignitaries will be present.

	
	The level of security will be intense.  Specifically, the
        following actions will be taken:

	1.  The Secret Service will be in full force to provide overall
            Convention security as well as protection for the former
            Presidents and First Ladies, etc.

	2.  There will be a large State Police presence in the City for
            the protection of the 33 Governors.

	3.  Septa Transit Police will have additional officers at all
            stops between 30th Street and 2nd Street, as well as along
            Race Street, Vine Street, and Pattison Avenue.

	4.  There will be increased Philadelphia Police Protection who
            will be on foot, on bicycles and in cars.

	5.  The Philadelphia Courts will be closed throughout the week to
            ensure officers are not taken from the street to attend court.

	6.  Philadelphia Police will be present at every hotel in the City
            and State Police will be present at every hotel in which a
            Governor is staying.

	7.  FBI will have Intelligence and Investigative Centers with a
            focus on criminal activity.

	8.  Local television, radio and printed news will provide daily
            updates on route changes, traffic patterns, etc.

	9.  Septa will publish schedules and route changes.  They will
            also update their web site with schedules and changes.  The
            site is www.septa.org.


	Some tips for businesses during the Convention week.

	1.  Reduce or discontinue deliveries of equipment and supplies for
            the week.

        2.  Consider eating lunch in the office or cafeteria to avoid the
            crowds outside.

	3.  Avoid historical sites and parks.

	4.  Be alert to pick pockets - take only essential items such as
            cash when you are out on the street.
	

	One Liberty Place is permanently adding a guard to each of their
        night shifts.  Also, during the convention week, they will be
        adding a guard to their day shift.


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