{"id":2264231,"date":"2024-06-10T16:40:02","date_gmt":"2024-06-10T20:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/secret-service-warns-of-protests-and-road-closures-during-nato-summit\/"},"modified":"2024-06-10T16:44:45","modified_gmt":"2024-06-10T20:44:45","slug":"secret-service-warns-of-protests-and-road-closures-during-nato-summit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/secret-service-warns-of-protests-and-road-closures-during-nato-summit\/","title":{"rendered":"Secret Service alerts on protests and road closures for NATO summit"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsecret-service-warns-of-protests-and-road-closures-during-nato-summit%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2264231&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The Secret Service has alerted residents and workers in Washington, D.C., that certain areas will be restricted \u200cduring the upcoming NATO summit scheduled \u2063for July 9-11 at the Walter E. \u200cWashington Convention\u200b Center. They&#8217;ve advised that these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ken-cuccinelli-fence-being-built-around-u-s-capitol\/\" title=\"Ken Cuccinelli: Fence being built around U.S. Capitol\">security measures<\/a> may impact travel routes around the\u2062 city, although efforts are being made \u200cto minimize inconvenience. Given the upcoming NATO summit at the Walter\u200d E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., from July 9-11, here \u200dare some tips for\u200d residents \u200cand workers in the area to navigate the expected disruptions:<\/p>\n<p>1. **Plan Ahead**:\u200b Check the\u2062 schedules and updates from traffic and public transportation authorities. It might be helpful to download transportation apps that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mccarthy-announces-hell-complete-full-term-and-run-for-reelection\/\" title=\"McCarthy commits to serving full term and seeking reelection.\">provide real-time updates<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>2. **Alternative Routes**: Identify possible alternative routes and modes of transport. Consider using metro services, buses, or\u200c even bikes if roads are heavily\u200b congested.<\/p>\n<p>3. **Remote Work**:\u200b If possible, arrange with your employer to work from home during the summit days to avoid travel hassles.<\/p>\n<p>4. **Stay Informed**: Keep up with local news for any \u200clast-minute changes in \u200dsecurity \u200bmeasures and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/feds-take-aim-at-electronic-highway-signs-messages-on-them-are-about-to-look-a-lot-different-now\/\" title=\"Feds target electronic highway signs, expect major message changes\">traffic updates<\/a>.\u2064 Signing\u2063 up for local news\u2064 alerts on your phone can also be helpful.<\/p>\n<p>5. **Essentials**: If you\u2062 must travel, ensure you carry essentials like water, \u2062snacks, and any medications in case of long delays.<\/p>\n<p>6. **Security Checks**:\u2062 Be prepared for\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sen-johnson-impeachment-appears-to-be-distraction-from-what-democrat-leadership-knew-about-jan-6\/\" title=\"Sen. Johnson: Impeachment Appears to Be Distraction From What Democrat Leadership Knew About Jan. 6\">increased security measures<\/a> around \u2062the Convention Center \u2063area. Carry identification and cooperate with security personnel.<\/p>\n<p>7. **Tourist Adjustments**:\u200d If you&#8217;re visiting Washington, D.C.,\u2063 plan tourist activities away from restricted areas, or consider rescheduling visits to major attractions until after the summit.<\/p>\n<p>Adhering to these tips can help mitigate the inconveniences caused \u2063by the heightened security and travel restrictions during the NATO summit.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<div data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_79\">\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/secret-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Secret Service<\/a> has informed residents and those who work in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/washington-dc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Washington, D.C.<\/a>, that certain areas of the city will be off-limits when the city hosts the NATO summit next month.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nato.int\/cps\/en\/natohq\/news_225269.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>This year\u2019s NATO summit<\/a> will be held from July 9-11 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. As such, the Secret Service has cautioned residents ahead of time that security of the event could affect travel routes throughout the city.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile we strive to minimize any inconvenience, people should expect to experience increased traffic on both roads and walkways due to street closures and other restrictions, particularly in areas where the event will occur,\u201d Special Agent Matt Stoller said. \u201cVehicular public transportation and pedestrian impacts should be expected in the downtown area around the Washington Convention Center, the Carnegie Library, Mount Vernon Square, and the Mellon Auditorium.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Stoller clarified that specific street closures will be shared once the security measures for the NATO summit are finalized.<\/p>\n<p>Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith said businesses and residential areas within the areas closed off will be accessible. However, vehicles and people will have to enter specific areas and be subject to security screenings. <\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Smith also forewarned that there could be an uptick in \u201cFirst Amendment demonstrations\u201d that take place during events like the NATO summit, possibly a reference to the various protests in support of Gaza that have taken place since the Hamas terrorist group attacked <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/israel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Israel<\/a> on Oct. 7. When asked if MPD is expecting any specific demonstrations, Smith said there are not any anticipated events, though she noted that unexpected demonstrations could arise.<\/p>\n<p>The chief was also asked about <a href=\"https:\/\/wtop.com\/dc\/2024\/06\/protesters-graffiti-messages-of-palestinian-support-outside-the-white-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>the pro-Palestinian protest<\/a> that took place over the weekend, during which those supporting Hamas vandalized statues in Lafayette Park. No arrests were reported. She referred questions to the U.S. Park Police, which was the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jonbenet-ramseys-father-wants-new-investigation-into-daughters-death-gov-polis-responds\/\" title=\"JonBenet Ramsey\u2019s Father Wants New Investigation Into Daughter\u2019s Death, Gov. Polis Responds\">lead law enforcement agency<\/a> at the protest.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Secret Service has alerted Washington, D.C. residents and workers about restricted areas during next month&#8217;s NATO summit. Scheduled for July 9-11 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, the summit will necessitate heightened security measures throughout the city<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2632,"featured_media":2264232,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/AP24158519675759-1024x683.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2264231","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/AP24158519675759-1024x683.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2264231","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2632"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2264231"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2264231\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2264232"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2264231"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2264231"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2264231"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}