Decent turnout tonight at the ICE facility in Portland, Oregon.

Sorry for all the typos lmao my eyes were burning and hands were freezing from washing off. I took my mask off because I needed to use a sudecon wipe and the second I did I couldn't breathe so I sat down on the sidewalk and a medic helped me out. So impressed by peoples grit and righteous rage

@mastodonmigration @alissaazar +1

Safety first!

#USpol #AmericanGestapo #PDX #Portland

@alissaazar thank you for your reporting!

@GhostOnTheHalfShell @alissaazar I think at this point you could make an argument that any building occupied by ICE is a legitimate military target. The National Guard should be on it, but the politicians are traitorious and wont do the right thing.

@alissaazar

>nuremberg is coming

if those dudes had historical knowledge, they wouldnt try to make a deal with Nuremberg

The usual far right agitators showed up a little bit ago. There was a scuffle with them and the far right live streamer Shane maced someone and threatened to shoot them. Still probably at least 100 people out but it’s thinned out

@LukefromDC @alissaazar Sort of deflating they spelled it wrong though. Come on folks, look it up

Ok I didn’t see any of them but hearing portland police made 4 arrests throughout the night

This is a very small portion of the residue left behind from their chemical warfare. People were washing away as much as they could but a lot still remains. A reminder that the portland ICE facility is surrounded by housing. People walk their pets and children here. The preschool next door to the facility had to relocate recently because of how poisoned their school grounds got from all the chemical warfare deployed by the feds

Alright I’m out for the night. Cat cuddles are calling

@alissaazar

URGENT

Anyone having industrial or farming equipment no longer required. This is now being collected for recycling. Please leave outside gates, or near entrance, at your convenience.

@alissaazar

thanks for you good work !

I say this not for pity but to share experience and to help keep people better prepared and informed.

Shortly before leaving the facility I started cramping. I have been exposed to teargas many times, it typically takes me two days before exposure begins having noticeable effects on my cycle. 24 hours on munition heavy nights a few times but it’s usually two days or so for me.

I knew something felt off. I typically listen to my gut but I ignored it. I was wearing a full face gas mask. During that last wave of teargas, I was really holding it together while filming. Mostly because my eyes were burning. I took off my mask to clear my eyes after the feds retreated and after inhaling one time I couldn’t breathe. I literally couldn’t breathe. I made it to the sidewalk and was on my knees when a medic came over to help. Drinking water helped the burning feeling a little bit, as it had felt like I swallowed fire. Teargas is uncomfortable obviously but not usually *that* bad and intense. For me anyways. I cleaned off and took a break and remained otg for a few hours. I felt better.

Idk if it’s the adrenaline wearing off or what but I have since felt a lot worse. My skin is decontaminated, but my head is pounding, my stomach is killing me and I feel extremely nauseous.

Turns out the feds deployed HC gas tonight. (Which is not green smoke that many think it is. I have another thread on this I will link in next post)

Luckily the wind was working in everyone’s favor tonight. But fuck.

Here is that thread I mentioned

https://kolektiva.social/@alissaazar/114802068549738677

I don’t know why I’m so upset with myself. it would have been irresponsible to say that HC was used over a gut feeling and physical symptoms without actually knowing it was used. I’m just upset. I’m just so angry that they can do this. Using HC and heavily gassing people and a neighborhood because people were what? Standing in a driveway that wasn’t even being used?

These chemicals cause long lasting harm to our bodies and I fear we don’t even know the half of it. Their violence knows no bounds.

@alissaazar

HC tear gas, also known as chlorobenzylidene malononitrile, can cause immediate irritation to the eyes, skin, and respiratory system, leading to symptoms like tearing, burning sensations, coughing, and difficulty breathing. Long-term exposure may result in more severe health issues, including respiratory illnesses and eye conditions such as glaucoma and cataracts.

#HC
#TearGas

Aftercare advice if you were exposed from a medic:

You may feel brain fog, grogginess, body aches, loss of appetite, nausea, have irritated bowels, persistent coughing... And if you have a uterus it might trigger you to shed whatever you've grown in there, mostly referring to the lining.

Please drink lots of water, get lots of rest mentally and physically. If you can: have a multivitamin, extra vitamin C, lion's mane if you can find it, a regular dosage of a magnesium complex, and eat pre/probiotics for your gut biome

Please take care of your bodies this stuff is no joke

@alissaazar

Long-Term Health Effects

While most individuals recover quickly, prolonged or high-level exposure to HC tear gas can lead to serious health issues, such as:

Eye Injuries Potential for glaucoma, cataracts, and permanent vision loss
Respiratory Problems Increased risk of asthma and chronic respiratory conditions
Skin Conditions Dermatitis and chemical burns

Individuals with pre-existing conditions, such as asthma, may experience more severe reactions and require medical attention.

These smokes are toxic, which is attributed to the production of zinc chloride (ZnCl2).[8][9] According to Steinritz et al., “Due to its potential pulmonary toxicity,” zinc chloride producing smoke grenades “have been discharged from the armory of most western countries (…).”[10]

HC smoke inhalation can cause severe acute respiratory distress syndrome,[11][12][13] and one study found that it can cause permanent liver damage.[14] The chemical is a suspected carcinogen, has effects on the nervous system,[15] and can cause sudden collapse and death at high doses.[16] The United States Naval Academy considers it a chemical weapon.[17] It is also considered a "Type 2" pulmonary agent[18] and a lung-damaging agent.[19]

In 2020, US federal agents in Portland, Orgeon used canisters of HC gas against protestors.[20]

@alissaazar@kolektiva.social #ICE #ICEout