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WG/Anti-Oppression

2011-11-08T19:57:09Z

Bergey: Add minutes 2011-11-05

=Objective=
A group to discuss what we can do about dominant-culture-privilege and its effects on dynamics at Occupy Boston, having grown out of an outreach meeting about such things, in a largely-though-not-exclusively racial context.

=Proposals=

=Workshops=
* October 16, 2011: Anti-Oppression Workshop held during 7pm GA.
** Agenda: [[Anti-Oppression Workshop Agenda - October 16, 2011]] 
** Notes: [[Anti-Oppression Workshop Notes - October 16, 2011]] 
** Participant comments: [[Anti-Oppression Workshop Participant Feedback - October 16, 2011]]

= Meetings =
*November 5, 2011: 5 PM, Encuentro5. [[Anti-Oppression Meeting Minutes - November 5, 2011]]
*October 30, 2011: Met at Community Change. [[Anti-Oppression Meeting Minutes - October 30, 2011]].
*October 23, 2011: Met at Community Church Boston. [[Anti-Oppression Meeting Minutes - October 23, 2011]].
*October 13, 2011: The first anti-oppression working group meeting was held Thursday, October 13, at 6 PM.
*October 9, 2011: The Outreach committee met with Cynthia Peters to discuss issues that arise while trying to engage with the community at large. Ideas from this meeting generated a new anti-oppression working group. Notes from the meeting can be found here: [[Anti-Oppression Minutes CP Teach-in]].

=Contact=
Google Group: [http://groups.google.com/group/check_your_privilege_ob check_your_privilege_ob]

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link to law enforcement de-escalation tips: [[Safety - Law Enforcement]]
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''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/Anti-Oppression Anti-Oppression at wikispaces]''

WG/Strategies/Anti-Oppression/Minutes/Nov 5 2011

2011-11-08T19:56:50Z

Bergey: Meeting Minutes

Agenda:

* Check in
* Intro
* Choosing direction
* Pair/share
* Come back (revise focus groups)
* Breakout into focus groups
* Report back
* Oops, ouches and celebration
* Next meeting

#      Check in – name and number for how you’re feeling on a scale of 1 – 10
#      Brief review of ground rules
##       Step up/step back
##      Both/and
##       Don’t shame, blame, or attack
##      Room for disagreement - oops, ouch, what’s up with that
##       Can use hand signals
##        Use I statements - speak for yourself
##       Active listening
##      Progressive stack
##         Give 30 seconds for people to think ever 20 minutes
##         Diversity of structuring meeting so that different learning and thinking styles have space in the meeting
#      Intro
#      Past meetings have held tension between long term vision and immediate action. Focus groups proposed:
##       Long term
##      Near term
##       Group self care
##      Others
#      Share with person next to you – how does it sound? Is there a group missing?
#      Reflections on focus group ideas:
##       In earlier meeting idea was that this would be a meta group responding to needs of other working groups, within the encampment and Occupy Boston, not that we’d have our own separate long term and short term goals. Wanted to bring the memory of this, without being wedded to it. In past meetings have had space for reports from other working groups.
##      Zoe – response – the working group check ins have taken the majority of the meetings in the past, and we’ve lost people and energy as the meetings went on. The report backs are important. This agenda is structured as part of her wanting outcomes.
##       Bhavin – we can also a lot time on the agenda to talk about working group report backs. Susie – we need some way of getting what’s happening on the ground at OB into what’s happening here.
##      Perhaps it could be a separate working group.
##       Unclear if breakout group would be the best way.
##        People who have important information can bring that info to the focus group their in.
##       Assembly idea has a different status than the other focus groups.   Assembly is powerful idea and would like to have on the floor before we break out. Explanation of general assembly idea – perhaps it shouldn’t be called this – perhaps freedom assembly – use names of what we’re for not what we’re against. Get groups of traditionally oppressed people and allies to talk about a structure to approach things in the future. There are a LOT of working groups targeting different forms of oppression. Having a concerted direction and hearing the ideas of the different groups would be fascinating. There are 7 different groups. Ally ones are predominantly white and male bodied. Katie – transparency meeting is talking about bringing together offsite and on site groups. Would love to have this group be related to working groups but also and with individuals who are onsite but not in working groups. Something to be aware of.
###      Lot of interest around the idea; let’s have a focus group on it.
###      Clarifying question: it fits into long term/near term?
###      Danielle from immigration forum asked for assistance; this is example of near term, other needs expressed by folks on camp.
###      Rename the near/long term by what is going to be talked about in them. Narrow focus groups?
###      Let’s just try with the focus groups as they are; modify as needed. 30 min
Reports Back from Focus groups
#      Long term group: Our work is to contextualize Occupy Boston, in the history of movements, as well as what people on the ground are saying where they think they are and the history that are creating. Making a way of talking about it with anti oppression language.
##       How we think different short term actions should happen. We want to see things that are responsive.
##      Want work to be proactive, have own analysis, not be waiting to hear.
##       Want our work to be reflective.
##      Responsive, proactive, and reflective. This framework could be modeled in other working groups.
##       The assumption that an anti-oppression group is to make the space ‘look’ more diverse is limiting and not accurate.
##        When you set up the program, you set up structures that are institutionalized and less inclusive.
##       Our actions, responsive and proactive, need to be diversified. Not assuming all of our actions are around a frame of education. Modeling, coalition development, etc..,
##      Opposing the idea of Occupy exceptionalism – The idea that occupies are unique and a new thing. Though there are emergent ways of organizing coming out of the space, it’s not above reflection and critique, and it’s not an exception to other forms. It’s not exceptionally unique.
##      We have a NEED for elders to help us contextualize this work!
###     Angelee - Ideas about how to do it more, for another time
#      SHORT TERM report back
##       How do we fit ourselves into an Occupy Boston Summit that might be in the works?
##      There’s a need for immediate work: participating in existing working groups and at camp. Priorities: direct action, security, and facilitation. Idea of having buddies or affinity groups for doing this or other things.   Angela: formation of onsite women’s campers caucus – looking for presence from folks.   (Also, women’s caucus is forming a women’s only tent – duplicative?)
###     There’s a power basis in some key groups.
###      Desire to identify what groups we’re already in, and what groups we can be in .
###      Immigration reached out to us; need to be responsive.
##      Idea of having a freedom assembly/summit.
##      Acknowledgement of tension between on camp/off camp, and of race/class tensions on site that need help.

Time check – it’s 7:00
#      Can we support the immigration group?
##      Email drafted; Ester can send it on behalf of the group.   [Was this decided? Unclear]
#      Who can do what???
##       Can’t sign up yet; need to know more about when groups are meeting, and to check in with potential buddy about how to step in to it. Possible that a group of interest meets at a time that can’t go to.
##      What groups are we already involved, or willing to.    Attending, meaning – have attended in the last 2 weeks.
##       Concern about mental framework of ‘teaching’ working groups; response that that’s there are different ways, and it’s not about ‘teaching,’ it’s about joining, understanding the culture. People from these groups have asked to be in them.
Existing groups we know of, and who is part of the various groups? (Part of a group is defined as having been to a meeting in the last 2 weeks)

* Facilitation – Angela, Maureen
* Food – Susi   (note, doesn’t have a mtg, but needs it)
*Free school
*Logistics
*Multi media
*Media – meets Wed 11/9 at 7:00
*Finance
*IT
*Outreach – ester, Katie, Bergey, Susan
*Volunteers
*Winterization - Bergey
*Direct Action
*Ideas – angela
*Occupy Boston Globe
*Signs
*Speakers
*Spirituality
*Safety – every weekday @ 4:00
*Energy - Bergey
*Legal – Ester, Chris, Carl
*Transparency - Angela
*Strategy (SPP) - Susi
*Social - Maureen
*Women’s Campers - Angela
*Library – Susie H
*Immigration – Ester, Lisa, Susan (note, hasn’t met yet, but folks are active in Ocupemos el barrio)
*POC – Bhavin, Chris, Carl
*Queer Trans – Angela, CB
*Women’s Caucus – Susie H, Angela, Ester, Maureen, Katie, Susan
*Expansion
*Students
*Community Orgs
*Community Wellness/mediation
*Medics

Who can facilitate next time? - Ester.    Lisa will check schedule.

Who can find an alternative space?   - Bhavin

Can someone send out an email to the group saying meeting is next Saturday 5 – 7:30?

Winterization and Fire Safety

2011-11-03T17:04:50Z

Bergey: expanded note on cots, moved adjacent other sleeping platforms

'''This is the main page for Winterization and Fire Safety issues.'''

'''Announcements'''

[[Urgently-needed Items, approved for Emergency Funding by GA 10/27|Emergency Items 10/28]]

We have an email list: [https://lists.mayfirst.org/mailman/listinfo/winter Signup Form]

'''There are 3 primary concerns for winter:'''

*People - keeping us warm (clothing, etc.)
*Shelter - needs to be warm and sturdy (resist snow load, wind, etc.)
*Safety - fire and carbon monoxide, snow removal, preventing slipping on ice, etc.

== People ==

[http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/10/11/1025212/-Cold-weather-tips-for-protesters Important cold weather practices]

Information we need:

*How many people in camp need better warm clothing?
*What do they need? Socks? Undershirts? Pant layers? Shoes? Mittens, hats, etc.?

Clothing Solutions:

*Polypropylene layers under regular clothing. Look for items with a NSN number (military issue). Look for wool and thermals underwear too.
*Waterproof shoes/boots. Wear boots LARGER than your normal size - more room for extra socks, extra space = insulation, ability to move toes and improve circulation.
*Space blankets hooded and regular all weather blankets NASA TECH wind H2O reflect 90%of body heat, 5x7 hooded: [http://warmers.com/ItemDetails.aspx?itemid=MPISB&pkey=Products%7cOutdoor+Gear%7cSPACE+Brand+Hooded+All-Weather+Blanket&pval=0%7c77%7cMPISB&pIds=Showcase%7cCategoryID%7citemid Examples here; also emergency blankets and bags]

Keeping warm while sitting or lying down:

*Layers of corrugated cardboard, or even newspapers. Wrap in plastic to keep it from getting wet and then frozen.
*Foil bubble home insulation. Regular bubblewrap, even.
*air mattress
*[[#Foam sheets|Foam sheets or blocks (styrofoam).]]
*Cots or Hammocks - prevent direct ground contact, but doesn't insulate from cold air. Allows adding insulation below the cot or hammock; insulation here doesn't get compressed by body weight. Could be as simple as blankets or bags of styrofoam peanuts.

Additional solutions:

*Hot beverages available
*Hot food
*Warming stations .. possibly use the hot manhole covers for a "sauna" room.
*We can also use solar heat gain for daytime comfort. Clear plastic roofs with windbreaking sides make for good comfort on sunny days.

Here is some winter advice from Vinay Gupta who designed the hexayurts. Interesting strategy? [http://vinay.howtolivewiki.com/blog/other/advice-for-occupy-avoid-winter-war-2881]

== Shelter ==

Current solutions we are working to implement:

*A proposal was passed to buy several large military-grade tents for a number of functions, including the Kitchen, Medical, and Logistics. We are looking for local sources (to save on shipping).

Information we need:

*How many people intend to camp through the winter?
*What ordinances do we need to keep in mind?
*What are the costs to build or buy shelters?
*If we are building, do we have enough people to do that?
*What is the process for shelters needing construction?

Concerns:

*Will it hold up in strong winds?
*Will it keep water out, both on top/sides and floor?
*How do we hold tents down - can't drive stakes very deeply in the ground here; can't drive stakes through the paved areas at all.
*City may not allow tents larger than 10x10 without a permit
*Can we provide any kind of safe heat source (don't want open flame)?
*Fire Department does not want open flame - risk of fire, and is concerned about carbon monoxide poisoning as well.

Structure Solutions:

*Floors made with with plywood or tarps over it. This will allow water to flow under the floor.
*Floors made with pallets, with plywood over top. Put tents up on these. Do NOT stuff with straw; this is a fire hazard! Sealing the ends of the pallets, to stop cold air constantly flowing through, needs to be done.
*Could put small tents inside larger tents. Look for NSN number for good, 4-season tents
*Shelters can be weighted down with sandbags, buckets filled with concrete, containers filled with water.
*Little well insulated sleeping pods, with wheels, like a tiny house on wheels. Not a "structure" but a sleeping-barrow. example: [[http://karmacarpentry.com/WoodsyWagon.png]] There is one in camp now that holds 1 person that is working well.
*Inflatable structures. Custom made or purchased; dead air space can provide insulation. Flexible, not rigid structures, may avoid troubles with authorities, can be combined with other ideas, such as wheeled platforms. Potential problem: may need constant inflation or frequent reinflation, which requires electricity.

Heat and Fire Solutions

*DO NOT let trash build up! Especially paper, cardboard (i.e. signs), fabric.
*NO SMOKING NEAR COMBUSTIBLES.
*Hot water bottles. The bags from inside the "box of joe" you get at coffee shops makes a great hot water bottle. They can be refilled with water and heated by laying them over the hot (REALLY HOT, BE CAREFUL) manhole cover.
*Heat: "catalytic propane heaters" do NOT have open flames and provide heat. I think the fire department warned against open flames. Well catalytic may be our answer.
*Carbon monoxide detectors are cheap and will protect against CO poisoning. This will satisfy the fire department, and will prevent any of us from dying, both of which are good.

== Safety ==

*Where will all the snow go?
*Removing snow from gravel path could be special challenge; not so easy to shovel.
*Paths made of pallets and plywood will probably be slippery. What can we use instead of wooden surfaces?

== Resources ==

'''Please update this with URLs as appropriate'''

*[[Winter guide for Occupiers]] - currently a very rough draft, will be used to get information out to all campers
*A updatable table showing [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AtaucN1L0GNgdHk1V3U3YVNxOTNjWngxeWVsSUdYTFE strategies, action items, and donations needed] for winterizing the encampment, based on Pan Golin's research
*Government surplus - auction sites. Use our funds to acquire lots of tents this way. [http://www.govliquidation.com/ http://www.govliquidation.com/]
*Donations - ask for items with NSN numbers
*Hilton's Tent City. Visit in person to see what they have:[http://www.hiltonstentcity.com/store.htm http://www.hiltonstentcity.com/store.htm]

*F.M. 31-70 In PDF form [http://www.mantecausd.net/LHS/JROTC/fm31_70_coldwxman.pdf http://www.mantecausd.net/LHS/JROTC/fm31_70_coldwxman.pdf]

== Meeting Minutes ==

*[[Media:WINTERIZATION_MEETING_2011-10-31.pdf|Oct 31]]
*[[Oct 27 Winterization Meeting Minutes|Oct 27]]
*[[Oct 25]]

== Foam Sheets ==
Rigid board foam could be good to have between sleeping (or sitting) people and the ground.

{| border="1" align="center" style="text-align:center;"
|+ Insulation Comparison
! Foam Name !! R-value/inch !! absorbs water? !! insulates when wet? !! flamable? !! edible by rats / bugs? !! edible by mold? !! Description
|-
|EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) || 4--5 ||some|| ?? || Y || Y || N || White beadboard, looks like rigid packaging foam
|-
|XPS (Extruded Polystyrene) || 5 || N || Y || Y || Y || N || Smooth, blue pink or other colors depending on manufacturer
|-
|PIR (polyisocyanurate) || 6 ||lots|| ?? || firerated available || Y || N || pale yellow, with facers usually of aluminum foil
|}

== Further Links & Ideas ==

=== Shelter ===

*Simple idea: [http://archrecord.construction.com/news/daily/archives/2010/100511shigeru_ban_shelters/slide.asp?slide=5 http://archrecord.construction.com/news/daily/archives/2010/100511shigeru_ban_shelters/slide.asp?slide=5]
*Hoop House: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glp4LgOWtCo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glp4LgOWtCo]
*Mobile Tent: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH7V3f7tbko%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=share http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH7V3f7tbko%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=share]
*Bike pullable expanding shelter: [http://Bike%20pullable%20expanding%20shelter http://Bike%20pullable%20expanding%20shelter]
*Collapsible Tent: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gb6y6ikiTE%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gb6y6ikiTE%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related]
*Bike Pullable Hard Tent [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAa56PpGoRY%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAa56PpGoRY%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related]
*Bike House/Cart: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uyn8J8-q8EM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uyn8J8-q8EM]
*Hydroponic Tent [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yra0g5uOXhQ%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yra0g5uOXhQ%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related]
*Hexayurt[http://hexayurt.com/]
*Improvised yurts like the [http://tinyhouseblog.com/yurts/gertee-houses-made-from-scraps/ Gertee] tend to be warm, temporary, and able to take both wind and snow load. The Gertee model is an excellent option for building a couple of largish common areas that people can go to who are in real distress from cold, or for having meetings, or maybe building four or five of them to try to house as many people as possible during the worst weather. Without fires or power, your best bet will be to get a lot of people in them at once. 
*Greenhouse: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ODRUvok0XE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ODRUvok0XE]
*Thermal Mass Green House [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Br6QCS5VGA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Br6QCS5VGA]

=== Hot Food and Beverage ===

*Coffee Cart [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRUZnIKNL54 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRUZnIKNL54]
*Soup Cart Carafe that can be pulled by a bike: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRUZnIKNL54 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRUZnIKNL54]
*City Food [http://www.growmycitygreen.com/ http://www.growmycitygreen.com/]

=== Materials ===

*Fireproofing with Alum [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFnKZqHimaU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFnKZqHimaU]
*Small scale prototype for Large Aramid Resin Embedded Mesh Umbrellas [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDqCG2bUFIQ%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=relmfu http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDqCG2bUFIQ%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=relmfu]
*Cheap Solar: [http://www.harborfreight.com/45-watt-solar-panel-kit-90599.html?utm_medium=cse%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cutm_source=googlebase%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Chft_adv=40010%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cmr:trackingCode=66720F9E-782A-E011-B31E-001B2163195C%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cmr:referralID=NA At Harbor Freight]
*PolyCarbonate Sheet [http://www.gemplers.com/product/171483-6X12/Triple-Wall-8mm-Clear?sku=171483-6X12%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Csrc=25SEFGL%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cci_src=14110944%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cci_sku=171483 Source]
*Embedded Aramind Rope With Epoxy to make trusses. [http://www.unicahome.com/p3133/droog-design/cappellini-knotted-chair-by-marcel-wanders.html Source]
*Stronger than steel rope: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDJ3QjvRZT0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDJ3QjvRZT0]

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''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/Winterization Winterization at wikispaces]''

Prices/links (sorry don't know where to put this):

rddusa.com GP tent 16x32' = $980

Armytents.com GP 16x32 = 795

(have more places to check prices up and will put hose up soon if they are better)

hqcompany.com Boots = 30

gr8gear.com Boots = 20

Amazon.com Poly pro bottom = 17+ pp top = 17+ Mil Sleep system= 108+

majorsurplus.com mummy bag= 40 bivy cover= 60 thermal t+b= 22 tent 17' 10 person= 500 18x32= 800

ebay Mil sleep system= 80+

campmore.com Eureka wild basin 0 degree bag= 60

Military iso mat (sleeping mat)= 10 (available at many places at that price)

I put similar items at various prices because we may not be able to get the full amount we need from one site. I'll look into the links John posted tomorrow.

Winterization and Fire Safety

2011-11-01T20:31:33Z

Bergey: No XPS rated w/o thermal barrier

'''This is the main page for Winterization and Fire Safety issues.'''

'''Announcements'''

[[Urgently-needed Items, approved for Emergency Funding by GA 10/27|Emergency Items 10/28]]

We have an email list: [https://lists.mayfirst.org/mailman/listinfo/winter Signup Form]

'''There are 3 primary concerns for winter:'''

*People - keeping us warm (clothing, etc.)
*Shelter - needs to be warm and sturdy (resist snow load, wind, etc.)
*Safety - fire and carbon monoxide, snow removal, preventing slipping on ice, etc.

== People ==

[http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/10/11/1025212/-Cold-weather-tips-for-protesters Important cold weather practices]

Information we need:

*How many people in camp need better warm clothing?
*What do they need? Socks? Undershirts? Pant layers? Shoes? Mittens, hats, etc.?

Clothing Solutions:

*Polypropylene layers under regular clothing. Look for items with a NSN number (military issue). Look for wool and thermals underwear too.
*Waterproof shoes/boots. Wear boots LARGER than your normal size - more room for extra socks, extra space = insulation, ability to move toes and improve circulation.
*Space blankets hooded and regular all weather blankets NASA TECH wind H2O reflect 90%of body heat, 5x7 hooded: [http://warmers.com/ItemDetails.aspx?itemid=MPISB&pkey=Products%7cOutdoor+Gear%7cSPACE+Brand+Hooded+All-Weather+Blanket&pval=0%7c77%7cMPISB&pIds=Showcase%7cCategoryID%7citemid Examples here; also emergency blankets and bags]

Keeping warm while sitting or lying down:

*Layers of corrugated cardboard, or even newspapers. Wrap in plastic to keep it from getting wet and then frozen.
*Foil bubble home insulation. Regular bubblewrap, even.
*[[#Foam sheets|Foam sheets or blocks (styrofoam).]]

Additional solutions:

*Hot beverages available
*Hot food
*Warming stations .. possibly use the hot manhole covers for a "sauna" room.
*We can also use solar heat gain for daytime comfort. Clear plastic roofs with windbreaking sides make for good comfort on sunny days.

Here is some winter advice from Vinay Gupta who designed the hexayurts. Interesting strategy? [http://vinay.howtolivewiki.com/blog/other/advice-for-occupy-avoid-winter-war-2881]

== Shelter ==

Information we need:

*How many people intend to camp through the winter?
*What ordinances do we need to keep in mind?
*What are the costs to build or buy shelters?
*If we are building, do we have enough people to do that?
*What is the process for shelters needing construction?

Concerns:

*Will it hold up in strong winds?
*Will it keep water out, both on top/sides and floor?
*How do we hold tents down - can't drive stakes very deeply in the ground here; can't drive stakes through the paved areas at all.
*City may not allow tents larger than 10x10 without a permit
*Can we provide any kind of safe heat source (don't want open flame)?
*Fire Department does not want open flame - risk of fire, and is concerned about carbon monoxide poisoning as well.

Structure Solutions:

*Floors made with a layer of hay with plywood or tarps over it. This will allow water to flow under the floor. PROBLEM: Hay is a fire hazard.
*Floors made with pallets, with plywood over top. Put tents up on these.
*Large military issue tents - can be used for kitchen, other working groups, group sleeping (need to provide separate sleeping areas based on gender). Could put small tents inside larger tents. Look for NSN number for good, 4-season tents
*Cots - get people off the ground while sleeping. What about hammocks?
*Shelters can be weighted down with sandbags, buckets filled with concrete, containers filled with water.
*Kitchen tent needs to be fully enclosed - not just warmth but to help keep rodents out.
*Little well insulated sleeping pods .. with wheels .. tiny house on wheels .. not a "structure" but a sleeping-barrow. example: [[http://karmacarpentry.com/WoodsyWagon.png]]
*Inflatable structures... custom made or purchased .. dead air space can provide insulation .. flexible, not rigid structures, may avoid troubles with authorities, can be combined with other ideas, such as wheeled platforms.

Heat and Fire Solutions

*DO NOT let trash build up! Especially paper, cardboard (i.e. signs), fabric.
*NO SMOKING NEAR COMBUSTIBLES.
*Heat: "catalytic propane heaters" do NOT have open flames and provide heat. I think the fire department warned against open flames. Well catalytic may be our answer.
*Carbon monoxide detectors are cheap and will protect against CO poisoning. This will satisfy the fire department, and will prevent any of us from dying, both of which are good.

== Safety ==

*Where will all the snow go?
*Removing snow from gravel path could be special challenge; not so easy to shovel.
*Paths made of pallets and plywood will probably be slippery. What can we use instead of wooden surfaces?

== Resources ==

'''Please update this with URLs as appropriate'''

* [[Winter guide for Occupiers]] - currently a very rough draft, will be used to get information out to all campers
*Government surplus - auction sites. Use our funds to acquire lots of tents this way. http://www.govliquidation.com/
*Donations - ask for items with NSN numbers
*Hilton's Tent City. Visit in person to see what they have:[http://www.hiltonstentcity.com/store.htm http://www.hiltonstentcity.com/store.htm]

*F.M. 31-70 In PDF form http://www.mantecausd.net/LHS/JROTC/fm31_70_coldwxman.pdf

== Meeting Minutes ==

*[[Media:WINTERIZATION_MEETING_2011-10-31.pdf|Oct 31]]
*[[Oct 27 Winterization Meeting Minutes|Oct 27]]
*[[Oct 25]]

== Foam Sheets ==
Rigid board foam could be good to have between sleeping (or sitting) people and the ground.

{| border="1" align="center" style="text-align:center;"
|+ Insulation Comparison
! Foam Name !! R-value/inch !! absorbs water? !! insulates when wet? !! flamable? !! edible by rats / bugs? !! edible by mold? !! Description
|-
|EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) || 4--5 ||some|| ?? || Y || Y || N || White beadboard, looks like rigid packaging foam
|-
|XPS (Extruded Polystyrene) || 5 || N || Y || Y || Y || N || Smooth, blue pink or other colors depending on manufacturer
|-
|PIR (polyisocyanurate) || 6 ||lots|| ?? || firerated available || Y || N || pale yellow, with facers usually of aluminum foil
|}

== Further Links & Ideas ==

*Simple idea: [http://archrecord.construction.com/news/daily/archives/2010/100511shigeru_ban_shelters/slide.asp?slide=5 http://archrecord.construction.com/news/daily/archives/2010/100511shigeru_ban_shelters/slide.asp?slide=5]
*Hoop House: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glp4LgOWtCo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glp4LgOWtCo]
*Mobile Tent: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH7V3f7tbko%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=share http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH7V3f7tbko%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=share]
*Bike pullable expanding shelter: [http://Bike%20pullable%20expanding%20shelter http://Bike%20pullable%20expanding%20shelter]
*Collapsible Tent: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gb6y6ikiTE%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gb6y6ikiTE%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related]
*Bike Pullable Hard Tent [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAa56PpGoRY%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAa56PpGoRY%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related]
*Coffee Cart [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRUZnIKNL54 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRUZnIKNL54]
*Bike House/Cart: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uyn8J8-q8EM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uyn8J8-q8EM]
*Soup Cart Carafe that can be pulled by a bike: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRUZnIKNL54 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRUZnIKNL54]

*Fireproofing with Alum [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFnKZqHimaU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFnKZqHimaU]
*Hydroponic Tent [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yra0g5uOXhQ%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yra0g5uOXhQ%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related]
*City Food [http://www.growmycitygreen.com/ http://www.growmycitygreen.com/]
*Small scale prototype for Large Aramid Resin Embedded Mesh Umbrellas [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDqCG2bUFIQ%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=relmfu http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDqCG2bUFIQ%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=relmfu]
*Cheap Solar: [http://www.harborfreight.com/45-watt-solar-panel-kit-90599.html?utm_medium=cse%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cutm_source=googlebase%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Chft_adv=40010%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cmr:trackingCode=66720F9E-782A-E011-B31E-001B2163195C%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cmr:referralID=NA At Harbor Freight]
*Greenhouse: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ODRUvok0XE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ODRUvok0XE]

*Thermal Mass Green House [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Br6QCS5VGA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Br6QCS5VGA]
*PolyCarbonate Sheet [http://www.gemplers.com/product/171483-6X12/Triple-Wall-8mm-Clear?sku=171483-6X12%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Csrc=25SEFGL%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cci_src=14110944%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cci_sku=171483 Source]
*Embedded Aramind Rope With Epoxy to make trusses. [http://www.unicahome.com/p3133/droog-design/cappellini-knotted-chair-by-marcel-wanders.html Source]
*Stronger than steel rope: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDJ3QjvRZT0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDJ3QjvRZT0]
*Hexayurt[http://hexayurt.com/]
----

''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/Winterization Winterization at wikispaces]''

Prices/links (sorry don't know where to put this):

rddusa.com GP tent 16x32' = $980

Armytents.com GP 16x32 = 795

(have more places to check prices up and will put hose up soon if they are better)

hqcompany.com Boots = 30

gr8gear.com Boots = 20

Amazon.com Poly pro bottom = 17+ pp top = 17+ Mil Sleep system= 108+

majorsurplus.com mummy bag= 40 bivy cover= 60 thermal t+b= 22 tent 17' 10 person= 500 18x32= 800

ebay Mil sleep system= 80+

campmore.com Eureka wild basin 0 degree bag= 60

Military iso mat (sleeping mat)= 10 (available at many places at that price)

I put similar items at various prices because we may not be able to get the full amount we need from one site. I'll look into the links John posted tomorrow.

Winterization and Fire Safety

2011-11-01T19:48:18Z

Bergey: add table of (board) insulations

'''This is the main page for Winterization and Fire Safety issues.'''

'''Announcements'''

[[Urgently-needed Items, approved for Emergency Funding by GA 10/27|Emergency Items 10/28]]

We have an email list: [https://lists.mayfirst.org/mailman/listinfo/winter Signup Form]

'''There are 3 primary concerns for winter:'''

*People - keeping us warm (clothing, etc.)
*Shelter - needs to be warm and sturdy (resist snow load, wind, etc.)
*Safety - fire and carbon monoxide, snow removal, preventing slipping on ice, etc.

== People ==

[http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/10/11/1025212/-Cold-weather-tips-for-protesters Important cold weather practices]

Information we need:

*How many people in camp need better warm clothing?
*What do they need? Socks? Undershirts? Pant layers? Shoes? Mittens, hats, etc.?

Clothing Solutions:

*Polypropylene layers under regular clothing. Look for items with a NSN number (military issue). Look for wool and thermals underwear too.
*Waterproof shoes/boots. Wear boots LARGER than your normal size - more room for extra socks, extra space = insulation, ability to move toes and improve circulation.
*Space blankets hooded and regular all weather blankets NASA TECH wind H2O reflect 90%of body heat, 5x7 hooded: [http://warmers.com/ItemDetails.aspx?itemid=MPISB&pkey=Products%7cOutdoor+Gear%7cSPACE+Brand+Hooded+All-Weather+Blanket&pval=0%7c77%7cMPISB&pIds=Showcase%7cCategoryID%7citemid Examples here; also emergency blankets and bags]

Keeping warm while sitting or lying down:

*Layers of corrugated cardboard, or even newspapers. Wrap in plastic to keep it from getting wet and then frozen.
*Foil bubble home insulation. Regular bubblewrap, even.
*[[#Foam sheets|Foam sheets or blocks (styrofoam).]]

Additional solutions:

*Hot beverages available
*Hot food
*Warming stations .. possibly use the hot manhole covers for a "sauna" room.
*We can also use solar heat gain for daytime comfort. Clear plastic roofs with windbreaking sides make for good comfort on sunny days.

Here is some winter advice from Vinay Gupta who designed the hexayurts. Interesting strategy? [http://vinay.howtolivewiki.com/blog/other/advice-for-occupy-avoid-winter-war-2881]

== Shelter ==

Information we need:

*How many people intend to camp through the winter?
*What ordinances do we need to keep in mind?
*What are the costs to build or buy shelters?
*If we are building, do we have enough people to do that?
*What is the process for shelters needing construction?

Concerns:

*Will it hold up in strong winds?
*Will it keep water out, both on top/sides and floor?
*How do we hold tents down - can't drive stakes very deeply in the ground here; can't drive stakes through the paved areas at all.
*City may not allow tents larger than 10x10 without a permit
*Can we provide any kind of safe heat source (don't want open flame)?
*Fire Department does not want open flame - risk of fire, and is concerned about carbon monoxide poisoning as well.

Structure Solutions:

*Floors made with a layer of hay with plywood or tarps over it. This will allow water to flow under the floor. PROBLEM: Hay is a fire hazard.
*Floors made with pallets, with plywood over top. Put tents up on these.
*Large military issue tents - can be used for kitchen, other working groups, group sleeping (need to provide separate sleeping areas based on gender). Could put small tents inside larger tents. Look for NSN number for good, 4-season tents
*Cots - get people off the ground while sleeping. What about hammocks?
*Shelters can be weighted down with sandbags, buckets filled with concrete, containers filled with water.
*Kitchen tent needs to be fully enclosed - not just warmth but to help keep rodents out.
*Little well insulated sleeping pods .. with wheels .. tiny house on wheels .. not a "structure" but a sleeping-barrow. example: [[http://karmacarpentry.com/WoodsyWagon.png]]
*Inflatable structures... custom made or purchased .. dead air space can provide insulation .. flexible, not rigid structures, may avoid troubles with authorities, can be combined with other ideas, such as wheeled platforms.

Heat and Fire Solutions

*DO NOT let trash build up! Especially paper, cardboard (i.e. signs), fabric.
*NO SMOKING NEAR COMBUSTIBLES.
*Heat: "catalytic propane heaters" do NOT have open flames and provide heat. I think the fire department warned against open flames. Well catalytic may be our answer.
*Carbon monoxide detectors are cheap and will protect against CO poisoning. This will satisfy the fire department, and will prevent any of us from dying, both of which are good.

== Safety ==

*Where will all the snow go?
*Removing snow from gravel path could be special challenge; not so easy to shovel.
*Paths made of pallets and plywood will probably be slippery. What can we use instead of wooden surfaces?

== Resources ==

'''Please update this with URLs as appropriate'''

* [[Winter guide for Occupiers]] - currently a very rough draft, will be used to get information out to all campers
*Government surplus - auction sites. Use our funds to acquire lots of tents this way. http://www.govliquidation.com/
*Donations - ask for items with NSN numbers
*Hilton's Tent City. Visit in person to see what they have:[http://www.hiltonstentcity.com/store.htm http://www.hiltonstentcity.com/store.htm]

*F.M. 31-70 In PDF form http://www.mantecausd.net/LHS/JROTC/fm31_70_coldwxman.pdf

== Meeting Minutes ==

*[[Media:WINTERIZATION_MEETING_2011-10-31.pdf|Oct 31]]
*[[Oct 27 Winterization Meeting Minutes|Oct 27]]
*[[Oct 25]]

== Foam Sheets ==
Rigid board foam could be good to have between sleeping (or sitting) people and the ground.

{| border="1" align="center" style="text-align:center;"
|+ Insulation Comparison
! Foam Name !! R-value/inch !! absorbs water? !! insulates when wet? !! flamable? !! edible by rats / bugs? !! edible by mold? !! Description
|-
|EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) || 4--5 ||some|| ?? || Y || Y || N || White beadboard, looks like rigid packaging foam
|-
|XPS (Extruded Polystyrene) || 5 || N || Y || ?? || Y || N || Smooth, blue pink or other colors depending on manufacturer
|-
|PIR (polyisocyanurate) || 6 ||lots|| ?? || firerated available || Y || N || pale yellow, with facers usually of aluminum foil
|}

== Further Links & Ideas ==

*Simple idea: [http://archrecord.construction.com/news/daily/archives/2010/100511shigeru_ban_shelters/slide.asp?slide=5 http://archrecord.construction.com/news/daily/archives/2010/100511shigeru_ban_shelters/slide.asp?slide=5]
*Hoop House: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glp4LgOWtCo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glp4LgOWtCo]
*Mobile Tent: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH7V3f7tbko%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=share http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH7V3f7tbko%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=share]
*Bike pullable expanding shelter: [http://Bike%20pullable%20expanding%20shelter http://Bike%20pullable%20expanding%20shelter]
*Collapsible Tent: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gb6y6ikiTE%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gb6y6ikiTE%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related]
*Bike Pullable Hard Tent [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAa56PpGoRY%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAa56PpGoRY%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related]
*Coffee Cart [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRUZnIKNL54 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRUZnIKNL54]
*Bike House/Cart: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uyn8J8-q8EM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uyn8J8-q8EM]
*Soup Cart Carafe that can be pulled by a bike: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRUZnIKNL54 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRUZnIKNL54]

*Fireproofing with Alum [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFnKZqHimaU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFnKZqHimaU]
*Hydroponic Tent [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yra0g5uOXhQ%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yra0g5uOXhQ%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related]
*City Food [http://www.growmycitygreen.com/ http://www.growmycitygreen.com/]
*Small scale prototype for Large Aramid Resin Embedded Mesh Umbrellas [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDqCG2bUFIQ%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=relmfu http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDqCG2bUFIQ%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=relmfu]
*Cheap Solar: [http://www.harborfreight.com/45-watt-solar-panel-kit-90599.html?utm_medium=cse%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cutm_source=googlebase%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Chft_adv=40010%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cmr:trackingCode=66720F9E-782A-E011-B31E-001B2163195C%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cmr:referralID=NA At Harbor Freight]
*Greenhouse: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ODRUvok0XE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ODRUvok0XE]

*Thermal Mass Green House [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Br6QCS5VGA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Br6QCS5VGA]
*PolyCarbonate Sheet [http://www.gemplers.com/product/171483-6X12/Triple-Wall-8mm-Clear?sku=171483-6X12%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Csrc=25SEFGL%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cci_src=14110944%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cci_sku=171483 Source]
*Embedded Aramind Rope With Epoxy to make trusses. [http://www.unicahome.com/p3133/droog-design/cappellini-knotted-chair-by-marcel-wanders.html Source]
*Stronger than steel rope: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDJ3QjvRZT0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDJ3QjvRZT0]
*Hexayurt[http://hexayurt.com/]
----

''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/Winterization Winterization at wikispaces]''

Prices/links (sorry don't know where to put this):

rddusa.com GP tent 16x32' = $980

Armytents.com GP 16x32 = 795

(have more places to check prices up and will put hose up soon if they are better)

hqcompany.com Boots = 30

gr8gear.com Boots = 20

Amazon.com Poly pro bottom = 17+ pp top = 17+ Mil Sleep system= 108+

majorsurplus.com mummy bag= 40 bivy cover= 60 thermal t+b= 22 tent 17' 10 person= 500 18x32= 800

ebay Mil sleep system= 80+

campmore.com Eureka wild basin 0 degree bag= 60

Military iso mat (sleeping mat)= 10 (available at many places at that price)

I put similar items at various prices because we may not be able to get the full amount we need from one site. I'll look into the links John posted tomorrow.

Winterization and Fire Safety

2011-11-01T19:25:18Z

Bergey: Link to email list signup

'''This is the main page for Winterization and Fire Safety issues.'''

'''Announcements'''

[[Urgently-needed Items, approved for Emergency Funding by GA 10/27|Emergency Items 10/28]]

We have an email list: [https://lists.mayfirst.org/mailman/listinfo/winter Signup Form]

'''There are 3 primary concerns for winter:'''

*People - keeping us warm (clothing, etc.)
*Shelter - needs to be warm and sturdy (resist snow load, wind, etc.)
*Safety - fire and carbon monoxide, snow removal, preventing slipping on ice, etc.

== People ==

[http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/10/11/1025212/-Cold-weather-tips-for-protesters Important cold weather practices]

Information we need:

*How many people in camp need better warm clothing?
*What do they need? Socks? Undershirts? Pant layers? Shoes? Mittens, hats, etc.?

Clothing Solutions:

*Polypropylene layers under regular clothing. Look for items with a NSN number (military issue). Look for wool and thermals underwear too.
*Waterproof shoes/boots. Wear boots LARGER than your normal size - more room for extra socks, extra space = insulation, ability to move toes and improve circulation.
*Space blankets hooded and regular all weather blankets NASA TECH wind H2O reflect 90%of body heat, 5x7 hooded: [http://warmers.com/ItemDetails.aspx?itemid=MPISB&pkey=Products%7cOutdoor+Gear%7cSPACE+Brand+Hooded+All-Weather+Blanket&pval=0%7c77%7cMPISB&pIds=Showcase%7cCategoryID%7citemid Examples here; also emergency blankets and bags]

Keeping warm while sitting or lying down:

*Layers of corrugated cardboard, or even newspapers. Wrap in plastic to keep it from getting wet and then frozen.
*Foil bubble home insulation. Regular bubblewrap, even.
*Foam sheets or blocks (styrofoam).

Additional solutions:

*Hot beverages available
*Hot food
*Warming stations .. possibly use the hot manhole covers for a "sauna" room.
*We can also use solar heat gain for daytime comfort. Clear plastic roofs with windbreaking sides make for good comfort on sunny days.

Here is some winter advice from Vinay Gupta who designed the hexayurts. Interesting strategy? [http://vinay.howtolivewiki.com/blog/other/advice-for-occupy-avoid-winter-war-2881]

== Shelter ==

Information we need:

*How many people intend to camp through the winter?
*What ordinances do we need to keep in mind?
*What are the costs to build or buy shelters?
*If we are building, do we have enough people to do that?
*What is the process for shelters needing construction?

Concerns:

*Will it hold up in strong winds?
*Will it keep water out, both on top/sides and floor?
*How do we hold tents down - can't drive stakes very deeply in the ground here; can't drive stakes through the paved areas at all.
*City may not allow tents larger than 10x10 without a permit
*Can we provide any kind of safe heat source (don't want open flame)?
*Fire Department does not want open flame - risk of fire, and is concerned about carbon monoxide poisoning as well.

Structure Solutions:

*Floors made with a layer of hay with plywood or tarps over it. This will allow water to flow under the floor. PROBLEM: Hay is a fire hazard.
*Floors made with pallets, with plywood over top. Put tents up on these.
*Large military issue tents - can be used for kitchen, other working groups, group sleeping (need to provide separate sleeping areas based on gender). Could put small tents inside larger tents. Look for NSN number for good, 4-season tents
*Cots - get people off the ground while sleeping. What about hammocks?
*Shelters can be weighted down with sandbags, buckets filled with concrete, containers filled with water.
*Kitchen tent needs to be fully enclosed - not just warmth but to help keep rodents out.
*Little well insulated sleeping pods .. with wheels .. tiny house on wheels .. not a "structure" but a sleeping-barrow. example: [[http://karmacarpentry.com/WoodsyWagon.png]]
*Inflatable structures... custom made or purchased .. dead air space can provide insulation .. flexible, not rigid structures, may avoid troubles with authorities, can be combined with other ideas, such as wheeled platforms.

Heat and Fire Solutions

*DO NOT let trash build up! Especially paper, cardboard (i.e. signs), fabric.
*NO SMOKING NEAR COMBUSTIBLES.
*Heat: "catalytic propane heaters" do NOT have open flames and provide heat. I think the fire department warned against open flames. Well catalytic may be our answer.
*Carbon monoxide detectors are cheap and will protect against CO poisoning. This will satisfy the fire department, and will prevent any of us from dying, both of which are good.

== Safety ==

*Where will all the snow go?
*Removing snow from gravel path could be special challenge; not so easy to shovel.
*Paths made of pallets and plywood will probably be slippery. What can we use instead of wooden surfaces?

== Resources ==

'''Please update this with URLs as appropriate'''

* [[Winter guide for Occupiers]] - currently a very rough draft, will be used to get information out to all campers
*Government surplus - auction sites. Use our funds to acquire lots of tents this way. http://www.govliquidation.com/
*Donations - ask for items with NSN numbers
*Hilton's Tent City. Visit in person to see what they have:[http://www.hiltonstentcity.com/store.htm http://www.hiltonstentcity.com/store.htm]

*F.M. 31-70 In PDF form http://www.mantecausd.net/LHS/JROTC/fm31_70_coldwxman.pdf

== Meeting Minutes ==

*[[Media:WINTERIZATION_MEETING_2011-10-31.pdf|Oct 31]]
*[[Oct 27 Winterization Meeting Minutes|Oct 27]]
*[[Oct 25]]

== Further Links & Ideas ==

*Simple idea: [http://archrecord.construction.com/news/daily/archives/2010/100511shigeru_ban_shelters/slide.asp?slide=5 http://archrecord.construction.com/news/daily/archives/2010/100511shigeru_ban_shelters/slide.asp?slide=5]
*Hoop House: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glp4LgOWtCo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glp4LgOWtCo]
*Mobile Tent: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH7V3f7tbko%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=share http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH7V3f7tbko%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=share]
*Bike pullable expanding shelter: [http://Bike%20pullable%20expanding%20shelter http://Bike%20pullable%20expanding%20shelter]
*Collapsible Tent: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gb6y6ikiTE%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gb6y6ikiTE%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related]
*Bike Pullable Hard Tent [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAa56PpGoRY%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAa56PpGoRY%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related]
*Coffee Cart [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRUZnIKNL54 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRUZnIKNL54]
*Bike House/Cart: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uyn8J8-q8EM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uyn8J8-q8EM]
*Soup Cart Carafe that can be pulled by a bike: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRUZnIKNL54 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRUZnIKNL54]

*Fireproofing with Alum [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFnKZqHimaU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFnKZqHimaU]
*Hydroponic Tent [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yra0g5uOXhQ%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yra0g5uOXhQ%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related]
*City Food [http://www.growmycitygreen.com/ http://www.growmycitygreen.com/]
*Small scale prototype for Large Aramid Resin Embedded Mesh Umbrellas [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDqCG2bUFIQ%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=relmfu http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDqCG2bUFIQ%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=relmfu]
*Cheap Solar: [http://www.harborfreight.com/45-watt-solar-panel-kit-90599.html?utm_medium=cse%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cutm_source=googlebase%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Chft_adv=40010%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cmr:trackingCode=66720F9E-782A-E011-B31E-001B2163195C%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cmr:referralID=NA At Harbor Freight]
*Greenhouse: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ODRUvok0XE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ODRUvok0XE]

*Thermal Mass Green House [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Br6QCS5VGA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Br6QCS5VGA]
*PolyCarbonate Sheet [http://www.gemplers.com/product/171483-6X12/Triple-Wall-8mm-Clear?sku=171483-6X12%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Csrc=25SEFGL%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cci_src=14110944%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cci_sku=171483 Source]
*Embedded Aramind Rope With Epoxy to make trusses. [http://www.unicahome.com/p3133/droog-design/cappellini-knotted-chair-by-marcel-wanders.html Source]
*Stronger than steel rope: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDJ3QjvRZT0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDJ3QjvRZT0]
*Hexayurt[http://hexayurt.com/]
----

''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/Winterization Winterization at wikispaces]''

Prices/links (sorry don't know where to put this):

rddusa.com GP tent 16x32' = $980

Armytents.com GP 16x32 = 795

(have more places to check prices up and will put hose up soon if they are better)

hqcompany.com Boots = 30

gr8gear.com Boots = 20

Amazon.com Poly pro bottom = 17+ pp top = 17+ Mil Sleep system= 108+

majorsurplus.com mummy bag= 40 bivy cover= 60 thermal t+b= 22 tent 17' 10 person= 500 18x32= 800

ebay Mil sleep system= 80+

campmore.com Eureka wild basin 0 degree bag= 60

Military iso mat (sleeping mat)= 10 (available at many places at that price)

I put similar items at various prices because we may not be able to get the full amount we need from one site. I'll look into the links John posted tomorrow.

Winterization and Fire Safety

2011-11-01T14:36:28Z

Bergey: Upload Oct 31 Minutes

'''This is the main page for Winterization and Fire Safety issues.'''

'''Announcements'''

[[Urgently-needed Items, approved for Emergency Funding by GA 10/27|Emergency Items 10/28]]

'''There are 3 primary concerns for winter:'''

*People - keeping us warm (clothing, etc.)
*Shelter - needs to be warm and sturdy (resist snow load, wind, etc.)
*Safety - fire and carbon monoxide, snow removal, preventing slipping on ice, etc.

== People ==

[http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/10/11/1025212/-Cold-weather-tips-for-protesters Important cold weather practices]

Information we need:

*How many people in camp need better warm clothing?
*What do they need? Socks? Undershirts? Pant layers? Shoes? Mittens, hats, etc.?

Clothing Solutions:

*Polypropylene layers under regular clothing. Look for items with a NSN number (military issue). Look for wool and thermals underwear too.
*Waterproof shoes/boots. Wear boots LARGER than your normal size - more room for extra socks, extra space = insulation, ability to move toes and improve circulation.
*Space blankets hooded and regular all weather blankets NASA TECH wind H2O reflect 90%of body heat, 5x7 hooded: [http://warmers.com/ItemDetails.aspx?itemid=MPISB&pkey=Products%7cOutdoor+Gear%7cSPACE+Brand+Hooded+All-Weather+Blanket&pval=0%7c77%7cMPISB&pIds=Showcase%7cCategoryID%7citemid Examples here; also emergency blankets and bags]

Keeping warm while sitting or lying down:

*Layers of corrugated cardboard, or even newspapers. Wrap in plastic to keep it from getting wet and then frozen.
*Foil bubble home insulation. Regular bubblewrap, even.
*Foam sheets or blocks (styrofoam).

Additional solutions:

*Hot beverages available
*Hot food
*Warming stations .. possibly use the hot manhole covers for a "sauna" room.
*We can also use solar heat gain for daytime comfort. Clear plastic roofs with windbreaking sides make for good comfort on sunny days.

Here is some winter advice from Vinay Gupta who designed the hexayurts. Interesting strategy? [http://vinay.howtolivewiki.com/blog/other/advice-for-occupy-avoid-winter-war-2881]

== Shelter ==

Information we need:

*How many people intend to camp through the winter?
*What ordinances do we need to keep in mind?
*What are the costs to build or buy shelters?
*If we are building, do we have enough people to do that?
*What is the process for shelters needing construction?

Concerns:

*Will it hold up in strong winds?
*Will it keep water out, both on top/sides and floor?
*How do we hold tents down - can't drive stakes very deeply in the ground here; can't drive stakes through the paved areas at all.
*City may not allow tents larger than 10x10 without a permit
*Can we provide any kind of safe heat source (don't want open flame)?
*Fire Department does not want open flame - risk of fire, and is concerned about carbon monoxide poisoning as well.

Structure Solutions:

*Floors made with a layer of hay with plywood or tarps over it. This will allow water to flow under the floor. PROBLEM: Hay is a fire hazard.
*Floors made with pallets, with plywood over top. Put tents up on these.
*Large military issue tents - can be used for kitchen, other working groups, group sleeping (need to provide separate sleeping areas based on gender). Could put small tents inside larger tents. Look for NSN number for good, 4-season tents
*Cots - get people off the ground while sleeping. What about hammocks?
*Shelters can be weighted down with sandbags, buckets filled with concrete, containers filled with water.
*Kitchen tent needs to be fully enclosed - not just warmth but to help keep rodents out.
*Little well insulated sleeping pods .. with wheels .. tiny house on wheels .. not a "structure" but a sleeping-barrow. example: [[http://karmacarpentry.com/WoodsyWagon.png]]
*Inflatable structures... custom made or purchased .. dead air space can provide insulation .. flexible, not rigid structures, may avoid troubles with authorities, can be combined with other ideas, such as wheeled platforms.

Heat and Fire Solutions

*DO NOT let trash build up! Especially paper, cardboard (i.e. signs), fabric.
*NO SMOKING NEAR COMBUSTIBLES.
*Heat: "catalytic propane heaters" do NOT have open flames and provide heat. I think the fire department warned against open flames. Well catalytic may be our answer.
*Carbon monoxide detectors are cheap and will protect against CO poisoning. This will satisfy the fire department, and will prevent any of us from dying, both of which are good.

== Safety ==

*Where will all the snow go?
*Removing snow from gravel path could be special challenge; not so easy to shovel.
*Paths made of pallets and plywood will probably be slippery. What can we use instead of wooden surfaces?

== Resources ==

'''Please update this with URLs as appropriate'''

* [[Winter guide for Occupiers]] - currently a very rough draft, will be used to get information out to all campers
*Government surplus - auction sites. Use our funds to acquire lots of tents this way. http://www.govliquidation.com/
*Donations - ask for items with NSN numbers
*Hilton's Tent City. Visit in person to see what they have:[http://www.hiltonstentcity.com/store.htm http://www.hiltonstentcity.com/store.htm]

*F.M. 31-70 In PDF form http://www.mantecausd.net/LHS/JROTC/fm31_70_coldwxman.pdf

== Meeting Minutes ==

* [[Media:WINTERIZATION MEETING 2011-10-31.pdf|Oct 31]]
*[[Oct 25]]
*[https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=gmail&attid=0.1&thid=1334918516d64f77&mt=application/msword&url=https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui%3D2%26ik%3D5aeeba4bf1%26view%3Datt%26th%3D1334918516d64f77%26attid%3D0.1%26disp%3Dsafe%26realattid%3Df_guarp5wg0%26zw&sig=AHIEtbS7KFlqzx14oPuuh_b1nex6ZPziww&pli=1 Oct 27]

== Further Links & Ideas ==

*Simple idea: [http://archrecord.construction.com/news/daily/archives/2010/100511shigeru_ban_shelters/slide.asp?slide=5 http://archrecord.construction.com/news/daily/archives/2010/100511shigeru_ban_shelters/slide.asp?slide=5]
*Hoop House: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glp4LgOWtCo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glp4LgOWtCo]
*Mobile Tent: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH7V3f7tbko%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=share http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH7V3f7tbko%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=share]
*Bike pullable expanding shelter: [http://Bike%20pullable%20expanding%20shelter http://Bike%20pullable%20expanding%20shelter]
*Collapsible Tent: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gb6y6ikiTE%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gb6y6ikiTE%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related]
*Bike Pullable Hard Tent [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAa56PpGoRY%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAa56PpGoRY%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related]
*Coffee Cart [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRUZnIKNL54 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRUZnIKNL54]
*Bike House/Cart: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uyn8J8-q8EM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uyn8J8-q8EM]
*Soup Cart Carafe that can be pulled by a bike: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRUZnIKNL54 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRUZnIKNL54]

*Fireproofing with Alum [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFnKZqHimaU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFnKZqHimaU]
*Hydroponic Tent [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yra0g5uOXhQ%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yra0g5uOXhQ%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=related]
*City Food [http://www.growmycitygreen.com/ http://www.growmycitygreen.com/]
*Small scale prototype for Large Aramid Resin Embedded Mesh Umbrellas [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDqCG2bUFIQ%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=relmfu http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDqCG2bUFIQ%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cfeature=relmfu]
*Cheap Solar: [http://www.harborfreight.com/45-watt-solar-panel-kit-90599.html?utm_medium=cse%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cutm_source=googlebase%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Chft_adv=40010%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cmr:trackingCode=66720F9E-782A-E011-B31E-001B2163195C%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cmr:referralID=NA At Harbor Freight]
*Greenhouse: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ODRUvok0XE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ODRUvok0XE]

*Thermal Mass Green House [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Br6QCS5VGA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Br6QCS5VGA]
*PolyCarbonate Sheet [http://www.gemplers.com/product/171483-6X12/Triple-Wall-8mm-Clear?sku=171483-6X12%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Csrc=25SEFGL%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cci_src=14110944%7C+%7Camp%7C+%7Cci_sku=171483 Source]
*Embedded Aramind Rope With Epoxy to make trusses. [http://www.unicahome.com/p3133/droog-design/cappellini-knotted-chair-by-marcel-wanders.html Source]
*Stronger than steel rope: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDJ3QjvRZT0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDJ3QjvRZT0]
*Hexayurt[http://hexayurt.com/]
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''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/Winterization Winterization at wikispaces]''

Prices/links (sorry don't know where to put this):

rddusa.com GP tent 16x32' = $980

Armytents.com GP 16x32 = 795

(have more places to check prices up and will put hose up soon if they are better)

hqcompany.com Boots = 30

gr8gear.com Boots = 20

Amazon.com Poly pro bottom = 17+ pp top = 17+ Mil Sleep system= 108+

majorsurplus.com mummy bag= 40 bivy cover= 60 thermal t+b= 22 tent 17' 10 person= 500 18x32= 800

ebay Mil sleep system= 80+

campmore.com Eureka wild basin 0 degree bag= 60

Military iso mat (sleeping mat)= 10 (available at many places at that price)

I put similar items at various prices because we may not be able to get the full amount we need from one site. I'll look into the links John posted tomorrow.

File:WINTERIZATION MEETING 2011-10-31.pdf

2011-11-01T14:31:04Z

Bergey: Minutes from Winterization Working Group, mostly proposals for more army surplus tents.

Minutes from Winterization Working Group, mostly proposals for more army surplus tents.