Senators hope to share inauguration with constituents

Sens. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) have set up hashtags for visitors from their states to share photos from their visit to Washington, D.C.

Are you coming to D.C. from Idaho for the inauguration? Share your photos with me using #IdahoDCPhotos. #idpol

— Senator Mike Crapo (@MikeCrapo) January 18, 2013

#FF to @jccic2013 @secretservice for the latest #Inaug2013 updates. And don’t forget to share your experience w/ Sen. Murray using #WAinDC!

— Senator Patty Murray (@PattyMurray) January 18, 2013

Murray also recommended a few Twitter feeds to follow for real-time information on inaugural events. The Secret Service Twitter feed is full of important information about security restrictions and suggested routes. The Secret Service is also broadcasting updates via text message.

Text “INAUGURATION” to 888777 for inaugural alerts. Free to sign up, but messaging rates may apply. #inaug2013

— U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) January 17, 2013

A few other lawmakers, such as Sens. Tim Johnson (D-S.D.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) are opening up their offices on Capitol Hill to greet constituents ahead of inaugural events on Monday.

My office will be open during and after the @obamainaugural please join us in Hart 136 for coffee and cookies! #inauguration #inaug2013

— Senator Tim Johnson (@SenJohnsonSD) January 18, 2013

To all WVians who are attending the inauguration ceremonies on Monday, join Gayle & me for coffee in my D.C. office, 7-9 am. Please stop by.

— Senator Joe Manchin (@Sen_JoeManchin) January 18, 2013