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With a high of 51F and a low of 45F. Currently, it's 47F and Cloudy outside.

Current wind speeds: 10 from the Northeast

Pollen: 0

Sunrise: April 12, 2021 at 06:26AM

Sunset: April 12, 2021 at 07:36PM

UV index: 0

Humidity: 93%

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April 12, 2021 at 06:01AM
#OTG Cops have already barricaded around the encampment. They are not allowing residents back in to access their belongings, but telling them their stuff will not be thrown away and that they’re waiting for OHS to get there. Residents are angry they cannot access their belongings. More support requested.
#scanner Police talking about blocking 12/Race from car traffic
#OTG Supporters gathering near the Reading Terminal entrance at 11th and Filbert. Cops have barricaded the 11th and 12th street sides. OHS has arrived. They let a resident back in but don’t appear to be letting people leave. Cops are walking around within the barricades talking to residents but not allowing supporters in to overhear. Some residents visibly upset.
#OTG Current police deployment at Reading Terminal Market
#OTG Cops arbitrarily holding up residents attempting to get to their stuff at the barricades, aggravating them further before allowing them back in. Supporters still not allowed in. Some residents approaching us at the barricades thanking those who came out for support and saying they don’t know where they’re expected to go. Crowd is growing. #evictioncrisis
#scanner Police responding to a suspicious bag unattended at City Hall/JFK - expect activity in the area
#OTG people seem to be gathering at 11th and Filbert if you are going down
Suspicious package at City Hall declared “all clear”
#OTG multiple precincts moving to Reading Terminal now, though the general level of engagement is clear
#scanner: reminder to be courteous. Sure hope they're listening.
#OTG Supporters still not being allowed in to witness and help move belongings. No residents have been allowed to leave the barricades with their belongings yet. They have been barricaded in while cops and OHS try to force inadequate “solutions” on them such as shelters, many of which are triggering and unrealistic to residents. Supporters waiting to be able to help those who don’t want city services move their belongings.
#OTG Trash truck now removing chairs and other items, however no one has been allowed to leave from behind the barricades
#OTG The city has pulled in a trash truck before allowing residents to move. Supporters, even those who are friends of residents and being requested, still not allowed in. Resident belongings actively being trashed by the city.
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#OTG Throwing away residents belongings while there are still people inside
#OTG They (OHS) are not being transparent about how many have been removed or where they are going
#OTG Supporters now blocking traffic on 12th street to protest not being allowed in to help houseless neighbors as the city trashes their belongings. More support requested!
#scanner Units being requested to 12 and Arch “to help with traffic”