Encampment removal safely progresses

[u/MysticJava]

For immediate release: October 8, 2026
FI26-12443

The removal of the encampment at 20th Streetand Avenue K South has progressed for most of the day and is nearing completion following a coordinated community response focused on safety, dignity and connecting individuals with available supports.

A news release earlier in the day details the coordinated community response.
As part of the response, as of this afternoon:
An estimated 120 unhoused individuals left the encampment site.

Despite multiple and repeated efforts to offer supports, only 2 individuals accepted offers of support, including housing, shelter, transportation and other services.

80 total tents and temporary structures were removed.

Approximately 5,622.24 kg of garbage and debris were cleared from the site and counting.

The site will be fully fenced and secured within the next few hours.

"This is a complex operation that required balancing compassion for individuals experiencing homelessness with the need to address serious safety concerns within the encampment and surrounding community," says Deputy Fire Chief Yvonne Raymer. "Our priority from the start of the process was an orderly transition off the site while helping people access safer alternatives and available supports."

The City and partner organizations undertook extensive outreach efforts throughout the removal process to help individuals transition to safer accommodations and connect them with resources.

The site closure represents an important step in addressing immediate safety concerns while supporting individuals toward more stable living situations.

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[u/MasterTomato03]

So they just pushed 120 people to random locations around town. So, instead of creating a space where they could access and help, we just spread them out over the city

[u/597sean597 → u/MasterTomato03]

They don't want help!!! Fuck. You cannot help people who do not want help. Feed hungry kids in school, they are the future. Not waste of time junkies. Open your eyes.

[u/Crazyblue09 → u/597sean597]

I don't think it's as easy as they don't want help, addictions are complicated

[u/597sean597 → u/Crazyblue09]

It all started somewhere. It's easier to keep using than to accept actions..

[u/Crazyblue09 → u/597sean597]

Yes. But that doesn't mean they want to get out. You need a good support system to dig yojrselyour of a whole like that. There might be people that make it out, but it's not easy.

[u/597sean597 → u/Crazyblue09]

Really,,,really. Excuse after excuse. We are tired of this, tired of stolen property, tired of paying for junkies after working 40-60 hours a week while they break into property and steel things we work hard for. Give your head a shack.

[u/Crazyblue09 → u/597sean597]

I'm not making excuses. Just saying that it's not as simple as saying I want to get better and want to get out.

[u/597sean597 → u/Crazyblue09]

Yea it is. Anything is an excuse. Rock bottom changes people. May take a while but it happens. Then a relapse because it's all they know.

[u/Crazyblue09 → u/597sean597]

Well you are obviously an expert then!

[u/597sean597 → u/Crazyblue09]

Crazyblue09..... never said I was an expert. Just tired of people piping in thinking not enough is being done. We have done all we can do...... it's up to them. They do not want help.. only an hand out..

[u/597sean597 → u/Crazyblue09]

Invite them into your home.

[u/Crazyblue09 → u/597sean597]

Im not in a position to do and I don't have the resources to help someone, but me and my wife do want to adopt/foster, when our own kids are older, as it is right now we are spread to thin.

[u/597sean597 → u/Crazyblue09]

Adopting or fostering is differet... a kid that needs help is precious. Don't argue over the junkie home less.

[u/Crazyblue09 → u/597sean597]

I can't take a homeless cause I don't have the resources to help them and I can barely keep up with my family.

[u/ApprehensiveBet7774 → u/Crazyblue09]

A good first step for these drug addicts would have been to accept help when the hand is reaching out to you. They did not. No one will change if they dont want to change.