#admin since we're now past curfew, reminder: when you vacate the area, police in marked and/or 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.

#scanners police are unsure what direction protest is moving and trying to navigate where to block off roads for vehicles to be rerouted

#stream unconfirmed sighting of "medical transportation bus" near protester-occupied area. People otg concerned it may be used for mass arrest transportation. People still have high morale, everything chill

#stream loudspeaker just announced curfew/dispersal order to crowd. They do this periodically each night but haven't actually acted until later in the night so far this week . Be alert but no need to panic.

#admin while things are calm, going to share some important resources in case a police response does occur. No need to be concerned, just pushing this out while things are quiet for informational purposes.

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

#scanners a number of traffic accidents have occurred throughout the county, relaying for proximity and potential delays for anyone exiting the protest

#stream kerwin speaking about how what you're seeing is people standing in solidarity and unity. Sharing water, snacks, taking care of each other. He also discussed that we don't know what to expect and police tactics keep changing.

But this crowd is holding strong. We keep us safe!

#otg people on the ground telling us police are now showing up. Will relay reports as we get them. Stay strong Elizabeth City!

#scanners confirmed ecpd is using a tac2 for protest related comms which is why we're not hearing much on scanner

#stream everyone still chill. Whatever happens, do not panic. Keep each other safe, take care of each other, remember your rights, remember that the police are a systemically racist institution trying to break the wills of those who are fighting for justice. Be water. Be strong.

#scanners expect the sheriff's dept to make an appearance again tonight

#stream is back up after a couple minutes tech difficulties