Maybe spread people out accordingly? Have people who have seen a fight travel with people who haven't, that way everyone is protected?
Magic sounds ideal. I can't really do much myself, but my wife is a witch and I know there are a few others here as well. I'll get in contact with them and see if there's something that they can do for everyone, at least until this whole thing blows over.
I know some of what a lot of people can do here, but people have been in and out of that seal for a while. That's a good idea; I'll follow through on that too. All of your ideas are good, in fact. Thank you.