Jan 15, 2025
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) -- Just days before the presidential inauguration, anti-scale security fencing was placed around federal buildings and roadways across Washington, D.C. These security measures come as the District prepares for the 60th Inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice-President-elect. Security fencing goes up across DC ahead of presidential inauguration The inauguration is set to take place on Monday, Jan. 20, on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. As a result, 30 miles of fencing have been placed around D.C., and officials announced that dozens of roads will be closed ahead of the event. To ensure the safety of attendees, officials, and the surrounding community, the U.S. Capitol Board released a list of items that will be prohibited on Capitol Grounds. Those attending the inauguration will not be allowed to bring in the following items. Aerosol and non-aerosol sprays Alcohol All bags, backpacks, roller bags, suitcases exceeding size restrictions (12"x12"x5") Ammunition Animals (other than service animals) Balloons Balls Beverages Bicycles Body Armor Metro Inauguration service, station closures, train, bus schedules Camera cases Camping and climbing equipment, including tents, ropes, and grappling hooks Cans, bottles, bottled or boxed liquids Chairs (except those for mobility needs) Chemicals, to include spillable batteries, paint, artificial blood, etc. Commercial audio/video recording equipment and tripods Coolers Devices or equipment designed or used for jamming, disrupting, or interfering with communications signals or equipment Duffle bags Explosives of any kind (including fireworks and smoke bombs) Firearms Flammable liquids Glass, thermal and metal containers Handcuffs, zip ties, flex cuffs Illegal substances, including marijuana Knives, blades, box cutters or sharp objects (regardless of size) Laptops/tablets/iPads Laser lights and laser pointers Leatherman or similar tools Liquids of any kind (except for medicines). This liquid ban is just for Capitol Grounds Water will be provided for ticketed guests on Capitol Grounds Mace/pepper spray Noisemakers, such as air horns, whistles, drums, bullhorns, and other noise amplification devices Packages Poles, bats, sticks, and clubs, including selfie sticks Range finders Recreational motorized mobility devices Seat cushions Signs, placards, or banners Spray containers Scooters (including commercial/rental) Strollers Suitcases Structures, including tents. Supports for signs and placards. Thermoses or thermal containers Toy guns Umbrellas Unmanned aircraft systems/Drones Weapons of any kind, including blackjacks, slungshots, slingshots, sand clubs, Other items that may pose a threat to the security of the event as determined by sandbags, knuckles and at the discretion of the security screeners
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