GUESTS AT NATIONAL MALL TOLD TO EVACUATE
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“NATIONAL MALL EVACUATED DUE TO STORMS”
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This storyWhat's the record estimated crowd ever held on the National Mall?
- 500,000 people
- 1.8 million people
- 3.2 million people
- 750,000 people
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1.8 million people
The National Mall has NO permanent storm shelters for visitors!
The 309-acre open expanse draws ~30 million visitors yearly, but offers no built-in shelter from lightning or severe weather. Visitors must evacuate to nearby museums or buildings — some over a mile away.
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Executive,Legislative,Judicial
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This storyWhat distance rule tells crowds to seek shelter from lightning?
- The 10-10 Rule
- The 30-30 Rule
- The 50-50 Rule
- The 100-100 Rule
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The 30-30 Rule
