I Need Your Advice

Anonymous032819 · ‎03-29-2019

First, I consider you fine ladies to be smarter than I am, and I have a dilemma and am not sure if what I should do.

I know what I want to do, but I don't know if it's what I should do, or the right thing to do.

First off, I cannot afford to move right now.

There is an ally that runs behind my house, with a vacant lot next to me.

The homeless have been camping out in the vacant lot. Today they decided to park two old motor homes in the alley. It is illegal to block an alley. I looked it up.

I called the non-emergency police number to report it.

An officer did show up, and told them to move, and then he left. Needless to say, they are still there.

What should I do?

What would you do?

Should I keep calling until they are moved on?

I don't want to get into trouble for constantly calling about the same problem, but what if there's an emergency, and an emergency vehicle can't get down alley because of these motor homes are blocking the alley?

Believe me, if I could afford to move, I would, but I can't.

I want to thank all of you in advance for your advice!

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Mary Bailey · ‎03-09-2010

Maybe they have a time frame to move, a day or two

I'd definitely call again, say I know police visited them, but they are still here....

I'd keep calling until they are gone

colleena · ‎03-27-2010

@Anonymous032819 I'm not sure but is there an online form through the police department that you could fill out w/all that you wrote here so that there would be a written record. Hoping others have better ideas for you & good luck.

Lucky Charm · ‎03-09-2010

I would call the number again and tell them of your valid concerns and that you wish the officer(s) to make sure this time they leave the premises before the officer leaves.

Etoile308 · ‎01-04-2014

Who is the property owner of the vacant lot? If there is a homeless encampment then there may be sanitation issues. Do you have a local council member or ward person for your area? Contact their office to discuss the issue. And mention your vehicle has already been broken into. I assume you are a senior living alone. Relay your safety concerns about the situation.

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

@Anonymous032819 There's nothing wrong with continuing to call until the problem is fixed. If the police were doing their jobs, they'd follow-up to see that the things were moved from your alley. I guess they're depending on you to do it for them. This is a fairly serious infraction.

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Lucky Charm · ‎03-09-2010

@Etoile308 wrote:
Who is the property owner of the vacant lot? If there is a homeless encampment then there may be sanitation issues. Do you have a local council member or ward person for your area? Contact their office to discuss the issue. And mention your vehicle has already been broken into. I assume you are a senior living alone. Relay your safety concerns about the situation.

Yes to all of the above. Why didn't I think of that?

Janey2 · ‎06-07-2010

Is your house the only house being affected by this or do you have neighbors who are now in your situation? If you have neighbors go talk to them. See if you can act as a group. I would call the police one more time to try to get help. If this does not work I would get in touch with a local politician, sometimes they will help. Good luck.

Goldengate8361 · ‎01-27-2014

I would just keep calling the police everyday until they move. Maybe some organizations that help homeless people would have some ideas....they might know how to talk to the homeless people in such a way that they could help them find a better place to go.

RoughDraft · ‎03-09-2010

Add to your phone list the state senators and congressmen/women, local politicians, especially those running for re-election (like the Governor's office). Possibly contacting your local TV stations and news papers.

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