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We want to inform you of a planned counter-protest rally scheduled to affect our area and the resources you can take to stay alert and plan accordingly. ## 10-Day March from Charlottesville to DC Please be advised that a 10-day march from Charlottesville, VA to Washington, DC, is being organized by several civic groups.  Though the march is planned to be peaceful, as a precaution, you are strongly encouraged to avoid the following protest route between Charlottesville, VA, and Washington, DC: - August 29: Commonwealth to Ruckersville, VA - August 30: Ruckersville to Madison, VA - August 31: Madison to Culpeper, VA - September 1: Culpeper to Remington, VA - September 2: Remington to Calverton, VA - September 3: Calverton to Manassas, VA - September 4: Manassas to Fairfax, VA - September 5: Fairfax to Falls Church, VA - September 6: Falls Church to Washington, DC For specific information on the protest route, please visit: [http://www.cville2dc.us/the-march.html](http://www.cville2dc.us/the-march.html) A heightened police presence is anticipated along the route with road closures near the protest locations. You are encouraged to liaise with local contacts and monitor local media to remain apprised of any protests in your area and plan accordingly to avoid the protest route. We will continue to monitor the situation and inform you of any further developments. In light of the anticipated disruption in the area, we have prepared a sample memo below to share with your employees.  We encourage you to customize the memo to suit the needs of your organizational culture and team. --- ## Sample Employee Notice *Please be advised that a 10-day march from Charlottesville, VA to Washington, DC, is being organized by several civic groups.  The march started on Tuesday, August 29 and will continue through Wednesday, September 6.  Though the march is planned to be peaceful, as a precaution, you are strongly encouraged to avoid the following protest route between Charlottesville, VA, and Washington, DC. Please visit [http://www.cville2dc.us/the-march.html](http://www.cville2dc.us/the-march.html)  for specific information on the protest route.* *A heightened police presence is anticipated along the route with road closures near the protest locations. 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