On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, multiple First Amendment activities are anticipated near the U.S. Capitol and the Washington Monument.
GW community members can expect to see increased foot and vehicle traffic on, and road closures near the Foggy Bottom campus. A list of road closures and parking restrictions can be found on the MPD Traffic Advisory webpage. For timely traffic information, please visit MPD X (Twitter).
Safety Tips
- Be aware of the behavior of those around you and report suspicious or threatening behavior immediately to GWPD at 202-994-6111 or the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) through 911.
- Do not engage with individuals seeking a confrontation.
- If there is a disturbance, seek shelter indoors until normal conditions return.
- Follow directions from law enforcement personnel.
- Make sure doors close and lock behind you as you arrive and depart.
- Do not allow strangers into GW buildings.
- Carry identification and be prepared to show your GWorld at all times.
If large crowds start to gather and you choose to exercise your First Amendment rights, we urge you to follow these tips:
- Be aware of the behavior of those around you and report suspicious behavior.
- Monitor traffic reports, weather reports, and emergency notifications.
- Share your plan with someone outside your group.
- Stay with your group. Have a predetermined meeting point in case you get separated.
- Have a secondary communication plan in case cell phone signals are limited.
- View the guide to Free Expression at GW.
Additional Information
For additional safety and security resources, visit the Safety website or download the GW Guardian app. Emergency management information from the district is also available online.
All GW community members are automatically signed up to receive GW emergency email alerts. You can also sign up for text alerts by adding a mobile phone number to your GW Alert account. You can add up to three email addresses and phone numbers so that friends and family may also receive GW emergency alerts. Visit the GW Alert webpage for instructions on how to manage your account.
For timely traffic information please monitor MPD on X. Similarly, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) reports there will be impacts to Metro train and bus service near the event locations. For timely Metro information, visit WMATA on X.