On October 20, the Atlanta Occupation was given a letter stating that the city would turn power off in the park; the letter claimed that coat hangers and plain wires had been inserted into electrical outlets. Occupy Atlanta participants conducted their own investigation of the outlets in the park and found no coat hangers or plain wires. On October 21, Occupiers received a letter from the fire marshal forbidding the use of heaters
fueled by propane or “any other flammable material.”
Statement:
In the face of oncoming winter, we believe that the city has chosen a deliberate strategy of passive harassment by removing all of our current sources of heat. We know that thousands without shelter in this city endure the elements every year without benefit of the outpouring of support that we have received. We can endure what we must.
We have already received donations of blankets, fleece jackets, hats, and gloves within 24 hours of the original notice. More is needed, and we will give away what we don’t
use ourselves. We appreciate any and all support granted us by the larger Atlanta community.
