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

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

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.

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

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.

Health Effects of Hexachloroethane (HC) Smoke - DTIC

This report reviews the composition, toxicity, and hazards of HC smoke, a mixture of hexachloroethane, zinc chloride, and chlorinated organic compounds. It also discusses the exposure of soldiers and workers to HC smoke and its potential carcinogenic effects.

https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/tr/pdf/ADA277838.pdf

@alissaazar@kolektiva.social #ICE #ICEout

Decent turnout tonight at the ICE facility in Portland, Oregon. A call to action was put out after border patrol executed Alex Jeffrey Pretti in Minneapolis earlier today.

Earlier some barricades were put up against the gate where the feds typically come out from, including dumpster that got rolled over. Another door was also barricaded.

Feds have tear-gassed a few times but a ton being deployed right now. Lots of loud booms and lotssss of gas.

#pdx #portland

@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

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.

@clawfulneutral
Most of the world has agreed not to use chemical weapons even during actual wars. But the US keeps stockpiles to use against it's own citizens?
@alissaazar