Good tactics thread on how to avoid kettles. Hopefully you're spending your downtime looking at tactics and firming things up with your affinity group!
https://twitter.com/chadloder/status/1371653747865088003?s=19

Philly Proud Boy Zach Rehl arrested by FBI this morning in relation to Jan 6 storming of the Capital
https://twitter.com/jeremyrroebuck/status/1372226706380050434?s=19

Just received this today! Please distribute this information as broadly as possible as soon as possible.

Open Access for Targeted Zip Codes at the Center City Vaccination Center: Starting tomorrow, Wednesday, March 17, the City will open walk-up access to eligible people from 22 under-vaccinated zip codes to the FEMA-supported Center City Vaccination Center. The walk-up access will run for six days, through March 22.

This change is intended to provide easier access to COVID-19 vaccine for Philadelphians who live in zip codes that have the lowest rates of COVID-19 vaccinations. The City and FEMA are committed to the equitable distribution of vaccines. Across the country, FEMA is supporting state managed, locally executed Community Vaccination Centers, like the Center City Vaccination Center, in doing the most good for the most vulnerable populations.

The walk-up vaccinations will be open to those who meet Philadelphia’s Phase 1a and 1b eligibility criteria and can prove that they live in the following zip codes using an ID card, a piece of mail with an address, or a PHL City ID. 

West and Southwest Philadelphia

19104

19131

19139

19142

19143

19151

19153

North Philadelphia

19122

19132

19133

19134

19140

Northeast and Lower Northeast Philadelphia

19116

19120

19124

19135

19136

19138

19141

19144

19149

19152

This opportunity is in addition to the current process in which vaccinations are provided to eligible Philadelphia residents by invitation from the City’s Vaccine Interest Form database. Again, the walk-up opportunity begins tomorrow, March 17 and lasts through March 22, 2021 at the Center City Vaccination Center.

Residents seeking to get vaccinated through the open access program should arrive at the clinic before 5 p.m. and be prepared to wait outside to gain access; they should come dressed appropriately for that day’s weather. The entrance to the Center City Vaccination Center is on the northeast corner of 12th and Arch Streets. Screening starts outside of the Convention Center.  For questions about who is currently eligible, please visit the City’s blog on COVID-19 vaccine eligibility.

The City has identified a number of ways to facilitate getting to the Center City Vaccination Center for people in the targeted zip codes:

Take Transit: The Center City Vaccination Center is conveniently located at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Center City and is easily accessible from plenty of bus and train routes and is right up the street from SEPTA’s Jefferson Station. Individuals are highly encouraged to use public transit resources to get to and from the site. Seniors who are at least 65 years of age can already ride SEPTA for free. Eligibility criteria and application information can be found here. The City and SEPTA are working with community partners to distribute free roundtrip transit passes for those in targeted zip codes for the walk-up clinic. Transit passes will also be available at the CCVC to provide transit assistance for individuals’ trip back home, and second-dose appointment.

SEPTA CCT: SEPTA CCT has expanded CCT service for vaccinations. This service is free-of-charge for those who are 65 years of age or older, have a disability or access and functional need, or those who identify ride accommodation needs. SEPTA CCT provides door-to-door service from individuals’ homes, to the vaccination site, and back home after their vaccination. Rides can be scheduled by dialing 3-1-1 and selecting Option 5 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday through Friday. Rides must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance. 

Limited Shuttle Services: Limited shuttle service is available, especially for communities that are less transit-accessible. Shuttle services must be coordinated through a central community organization and requested at least three days in advance. The City is reaching out directly to community organizations with information about how to organize shuttle services. 

Parking: There are several parking garages near the Pennsylvania Convention Center offering discounted rates if you show your vaccine card. 

More information on open access at the Center City Vaccination Center can be found on the City’s COVID website.

Action today at 5:30pm to keep the MFL stop at Somerset Street open. Meet at the station. Marching at 5:45.

Update from the ground: https://twitter.com/phillyTRU/status/1374474551686361095?s=19

#skywatch NBC10 over the protest at Somerset currently

The eviction moratorium ends March 31st, or next Wednesday.

Come out to Malcolm X on Saturday the 27th at 3pm to connect with your neighbors and share resources about how to be prepared if you or someone you know is facing eviction.

#scanner Civil Affairs discussing numbers of people at 10th & Vine

#scanner shift change in central district, police may be leaving/arriving at 10 and Vine

#scanner Civil Affairs has doubled their count of people at 10 and Vine since last check in

#scanner Police discussing group marching, watching them at 10/Market

#scanner Police bikes being instructed to stay in front of the march and control intersections

#scanner March headed southbound on 10th

#scanner Front of the march at 10th and Race

#scanner Estimating crowd size at 400

#scanner Cops being told to go to Broad street ahead of the march, march currently at 10/Arch