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Berkeley Warns of Rat-Borne Leptospirosis at Harrison Street Encampment, Urges Relocation and Rodent Control
health1 month ago

Berkeley Warns of Rat-Borne Leptospirosis at Harrison Street Encampment, Urges Relocation and Rodent Control

Berkeley health officials warned after animals at a Harrison Street homeless encampment tested positive for leptospirosis, a bacterial disease spread by rats and capable of affecting dogs and humans. Residents are urged to relocate at least a third of a mile away due to ongoing rat infestations and transmission risk; dog and free-roaming cat owners are advised to vaccinate pets. Precautions include avoiding water in Codornices Creek and nearby standing water. Authorities are investigating the outbreak; cleanup and ongoing rodent control are expected to take about 30 days, but a federal injunction prevents full encampment clearance at Harrison Street as investigators work to curb spread to the surrounding area.

via KTVU|
#berkeley#encampment#health
Berkeley Leptospirosis Outbreak Ties Dogs and Rats at Northwest Encampment
public-safety1 month ago

Berkeley Leptospirosis Outbreak Ties Dogs and Rats at Northwest Encampment

Berkeley health officials warn of a leptospirosis outbreak linked to the Northwest Berkeley encampment near Eighth and Harrison, with two infected dogs detected last November and rats testing positive in Alameda County for the first time in five years; officials say the outbreak could persist until the camp is fully vacated for about 30 days to eradicate rat burrows, and have urged caution around standing water while offering dog vaccine vouchers as legal challenges over encampment removals continue.

via Berkeleyside|
#berkeley#encampment#leptospirosis
Multiple shootings injure dozens at Minneapolis homeless encampments
local-news5 months ago

Multiple shootings injure dozens at Minneapolis homeless encampments

Seven people were wounded in a shooting at a homeless encampment in south Minneapolis, with three suffering life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred near Lake Street and South 28th Avenue, following another shooting earlier that day. Authorities are investigating possible connections between the two shootings, and the city responded by dismantling the encampment, citing safety concerns. The owner of the property and city officials criticized the move, highlighting ongoing tensions around homelessness and public safety.

via MPR News|
#encampment#homelessness#local-news
Family of Homeless Man Killed in Atlanta Encampment Sues City
local-news7 months ago

Family of Homeless Man Killed in Atlanta Encampment Sues City

The family of Cornelius Taylor, who was killed when a bulldozer crushed his tent during a city sweep of a homeless encampment in Atlanta, filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging negligence for failing to check if anyone was inside the tents before clearing them. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for more humane treatment of homeless individuals, highlighting ongoing issues with homelessness and city policies.

via The Guardian|
#atlanta#bulldozer#encampment
Peaceful Resolution Achieved as Pro-Palestinian Protest Ends at Pitt
local-news1 year ago

Peaceful Resolution Achieved as Pro-Palestinian Protest Ends at Pitt

A pro-Palestinian encampment near the Cathedral of Learning at the University of Pittsburgh was peacefully cleared out overnight following a meeting between protest leaders, Mayor Ed Gainey, and representatives from the Mayor's Office. No arrests were made, and the university is responsible for dismantling the encampment. Protesters had demanded the university disclose its investments and divest from companies profiting from Israel.

via CBS Pittsburgh|
#encampment#local-news#peaceful-resolution
"Pro-Palestinian Solidarity Camp Quickly Rebuilt at Columbia University Despite Mass Arrests"
campus-protests1 year ago

"Pro-Palestinian Solidarity Camp Quickly Rebuilt at Columbia University Despite Mass Arrests"

Columbia University students quickly rebuilt their anti-Israel encampment on a different campus lawn less than 24 hours after over 100 people were arrested at the original site. The protesters, displaying Palestinian flags and blankets, re-established the encampment despite warnings from the university administration and the presence of construction materials on the original lawn. University president Minouche Shafik authorized the NYPD intervention due to concerns about community safety, and had warned participants of potential suspension if they did not leave the site by a specified time.

via New York Post |
#anti-israel#campus-protests#columbia-university
"Unhoused Man Constructs Full-Featured Home Alongside Los Angeles Freeway"
social-issues1 year ago

"Unhoused Man Constructs Full-Featured Home Alongside Los Angeles Freeway"

A community of makeshift homes, mostly constructed by homeless individuals, has been established along the Arroyo Seco near Highland Park, Los Angeles. One resident, Cesar, explained that the lack of interference is a benefit of living there, as he struggles to find steady work and affordable housing. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has called for private sector involvement in creating affordable housing, while Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez's office is working to urgently find housing for the individuals in the encampment and address safety concerns.

via KABC-TV|
#affordable-housing#arroyo-seco#encampment
"Devastating Fire Destroys Minneapolis Homeless Encampment"
local-news2 years ago

"Devastating Fire Destroys Minneapolis Homeless Encampment"

A fire tore through an encampment in Minneapolis, captured in harrowing witness video, with two people sustaining non-life threatening injuries. The encampment, housing 60 to 100 people in about 20 yurts, was engulfed in flames, leading to the destruction of the camp. This incident follows the recent eviction of residents from another camp in the area, sparking criticism from organizers, residents, and supporters over the lack of a plan for the displaced individuals.

via CBS News|
#encampment#eviction#fire
"South Minneapolis Homeless Encampment Engulfed in Flames, 2 Injured"
fire-incident2 years ago

"South Minneapolis Homeless Encampment Engulfed in Flames, 2 Injured"

Firefighters are responding to a fire at an encampment in south Minneapolis, near Abbott Northwestern Hospital and Midtown Global Market. Two people were treated for survivable injuries, and aerial footage showed the fire mostly extinguished with crews working on hot spots. The encampment, which housed 60 to 100 people, had about 20 yurts. This comes after the recent eviction of residents from another encampment in south Minneapolis, sparking criticism from organizers, residents, and supporters.

via CBS News|
#encampment#fire-incident#firefighters
Phoenix Successfully Clears Downtown Homeless Encampment, Relocating Over 500 to Shelters
social-issues2 years ago

Phoenix Successfully Clears Downtown Homeless Encampment, Relocating Over 500 to Shelters

The city of Phoenix has successfully cleared a large downtown homeless encampment by helping over 500 people find beds in shelters and motels. The process began in the spring, with city workers offering street dwellers a place to sleep indoors. After each block was cleared, it was cleaned and closed off to camping. The city has also opened a parking lot for homeless individuals to pitch tents under controlled circumstances. Phoenix has faced challenges in balancing the concerns of businesses and homeowners with the rights of homeless people, but the city aims to ensure safe housing and services for all residents.

via ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix|
#clearing#encampment#homelessness