Good morning,
Rudo Robinson has a message for you, courtesy of his 10 years running Trust Security & Fire Services, one of the fastest-growing private security firms in the country: Unless you work in the security industry, stay secure at home tomorrow if you live in a city that has been threatened by President Donald Trump's supporters.
That's especially true in Washington D.C. Business closures are rampant throughout the nation's capital this week, in anticipation of potential trouble on Wednesday, the day of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. In a video released by the White House on January 13, Trump condemned the prior week's violence and asked for calm. But caution still prevails. Roads and Metro stations are closed, along with a number of hotels and all Airbnb locations. Approximately 21,000 National Guard troops have been called in to assist with security, which involves barricades and fences throughout the downtown district. Last week, Mayor Muriel Bowser requested that all residents avoid downtown Washington entirely.
For small-business owners in D.C. who are used to finding a way to participate in the political process--in a city very familiar with protests--this is new, and scary. Their mantra this week, which they recommend to small-business owners in state capitals or other major cities that could be targeted by insurrectionists on Wednesday: Better safe than sorry.
Read our story to learn the precautions you may need to take this week--and how Washington’s entrepreneurs are preparing for a potentially chaotic day tomorrow. |
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