<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2kCBJi_0lo89yUD00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2kCBJi_0lo89yUD00" width="1320" height="743" ></figure>PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland's fire chief has ordered Portland Street Response units to start helping fire and rescue crews during homeless camp sweeps.They say Street Response won't be clearing camps but will support the city crews and contractors who do the sweeps.That team connects homeless people to shelter and service options. It is overseen by Portland Fire &amp; Rescue's fire chief. Right now, Street Response is dispatched through 911 to help people in behavioral or mental health crises across the city. It was formed in February 2021 as a pilot program in the Lents neighborhood and expanded citywide a little more than a year later.City Commissioner Rene Gonzalez oversees the fire bureau.On Tuesday, he said the chief's directive will help the homeless transition away from unsanctioned camping.</div></body>

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Portland Street Response to help with homeless camp sweeps

PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland's fire chief has ordered Portland Street Response units to start helping fire and rescue crews during homeless camp sweeps. They say Street Response won't be clearing camps but will support the city crews and contractors who do the sweeps. That team connects homeless people to...