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This file concerns the 2019 Facebook event 'Storm Area 51, They Can't Stop All of Us,' which promoted a September 20 gathering near the Nevada Test and Training Range. An FBI electronic communication from July 22, 2019 noted that millions of Facebook users had indicated interest or attendance and that the organizer intended to shift the concept from a raid to a festival. FBI and task force personnel interviewed an organizer on July 26 and again on August 13 about the event's origins, media attention, planned festival locations, and coordination with local law enforcement. The records describe plans for events in Hiko and Rachel, Nevada, including the Alien Research Center and Little A'Le'Inn, and discuss screening to keep firearms and weapons out of event areas.

Documents span: 2019 | Released in 1 part
Subjects: Area 51, Facebook events, Nevada, public safety, mass gatherings