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It is incredibly worrisome that these encampments are constructed under bridges. I am sensitive to the needs of our homeless population. However it's hard to be vigilant about the risk of dangerous materials placed in sensitive areas like bridges and tunnels when boxes, tents and other items are crowding these areas. If a single package or bag is suspicious when left in a vulnerable area what then is an entire encampment? This is a persistent problem around this particular bridge/area. It needs more consistent monitoring by authorities. Not just reports from concerned citizens.
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Bc (Registered User)
Acknowledged DC 311 (Registered User)
Marina (Registered User)
A number of people have submitted SeeClickFix requests for Sanitation Enforcement and/or Illegal Dumping when they see homeless encampments. That is not the correct approach. Those particular SeeClickFix requests go to the Department of Public Works, which does not coordinate encampment cleanups. As a result, action is delayed or not taken at all.
If you want to report an encampment, do not use SeeClickFix or 311. Please email Elizabeth Horen at elizabeth.horen@dc.gov, or call (202) 727-8004.
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