#scanners "we're watching facebook live, he's got a gas mask on with a filter" cops are watching you, fischer and they're using your stream to make their formation strategy

#stream riot police line approaching slowly, walking forward shouting "move back"

#stream riot police line is holding their position

#stream reports of teargas seen in hands of cops on the riot line

#admin if you have a gas mask out there, put it on now!

#stream riot cops tonight are from the sheriffs dept, last night it was the police dept, expect things to be different tonight

#stream looks like there are two lines of riot cops on opposite sides of the intersection, flanking the protesters

#stream cop announcement "Media is not exempt. You must leave the area. Leave the area or you will be arrested."

#admin if you have a gas mask, put it on now. if you have a spare mask, double up or share with a comrade who doesn't have one. anything to cover your mouth and nose.

#admin you can also use a tshirt to wrap around your head like a balaclava

#stream national lawyers guild is on site documenting the illegal actions of the sheriffs dept and any other law enforcement out there

#stream riot cops are armed with guns likely loaded with rubber bullets. rubber bullets are "less than lethal" and can cause serious bodily damage and even death

#stream arrests happening now

#stream riot cops advancing on protesters and media

#admin if you get tear gassed DO NOT RUB YOUR EYES OR USE MILK ON YOUR FACE. lean forward and flush your face with cool water

#stream riot police have taken intersection, are now slowly moving down hwy 17 away from the bridge

Dealing with Tear Gas and Pepper Spray

DO NOT RUB IT IN
Decontaminate your hands before you touch any part of your body.
FLUSH YOUR EYES
Use clean, cool water to flush and clean out your eyes, nose, and mouth. If you do not have access to clean water, use saline.
PROTECT YOURSELF
Gas masks provide the best facial protection, if properly fitted and sealed. Alternatively, goggles, respirators, or a wet bandanna over the nose and mouth will help.

STAY CALM. Panicking increases the irritation. Breathe slowly to ground yourself and remember it is only temporary

CLEAN OUT
Blow your nose, rinse your mouth, cough and and spit. Try to get as far away from the source as possible and keep your distance from others.
REMOVE CONTACT LENSES
Removes the lenses or get someone to remove them for you, with CLEAN, uncontaminated fingers. Destroy the lenses after exposure.

Source: Portland Action Medics on Instagram

#medical #gear #informational #essential #infographic

#stream people are saying that the cops have rubber (coated) bullets, tear gas, and beanbags

#admin hang in there, comrades, we've got your backs. jail support and medical tips at the ready.

#admin remember as you vacate the area that police in marked and unmarked cars can and will run your plates, follow your vehicles, and tail you. Do not go straight home. Take indirect routes. Stop at your local pizza joint. You weren't at a protest tonight, you were having soup with your family.