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GET INVOLVED!

To become involved in the City of Portland GraffitiAbatement Program contact the Office ofNeighborhood Involvement at 503-823-5860.

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City of Portland Office of Neighborhood InvolvementCity of Portland Graffiti Task Force

1. Preventing graffiti reduces citizen fearand improves business patronizationand community pride.

2. Reporting graffiti to the policeaidstracking and prosecution of vandals.

3. Removing graffiti promptlysignificantly reduces the chance of

reoccurrence. Clearing graffiti safelyreduces human exposure to toxicchemicals and prevents environmentaldegradation.

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1. PREVENT2. REPORT3. REMOVE

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Community MuralsFor more information on creating a communitymural and the review and approval process,contact the Public Art Mural Program, part of theRegional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) at 503-823-5111 or online at:

www.racc.org/publicart/muralprogram.php

Consumer Chemical Hazard Information

Janitorial Products Pollution Prevention Project:www.wrppn.org/Janitorial/jp4.cfm

California Proposition 65 list of carcinogenic andreproductive toxic chemicals:www.oehha.org/prop65/prop65_list/Newlist.html

EPA Integrated Risk Info System:www.epa.gov/iris/

Hazardous Waste DisposalTo find out how to properly dispose of householdand small-business hazardous waste call Metro at503-234-3000 or visitwww.metro-region.org.

ABOUT US

The CitysOffice of Neighborhood Involvement(ONI) actively assists citizens of Portland in theirefforts to build community and improve thequality of life in their neighborhoods. ONIsGraffiti Abatement Programworks withconcerned neighbors, business-owners, and thepolice to identify, report, and remove graffiti frompublic and private spaces.

www.portlandonline.com/oni/

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REMOVE

Choose low/no-VOC paintAvoid volatile organic compounds (VOCs),whichcan irritate the eyes, nose, throat, andskin, and contribute to smog. For informationon safer paint visit the Green Seal website:www.greenseal.org.

4. CHEMI CAL/SOLVENT REMOVAL Choose Safer ProductsMany graffiti remover productscontainingredients that are toxic, some of which areknown carcinogens.

6. Public ArtMount a community mural on a

chronically tagged wall.Contact the Regional Arts &Culture Council first at 503-823-5111.

For glass/plastic windowsincorporate etched drawings,photographic transparencies,

murals, etc. TriMets busshelter art is a great example!

Some excerpts from Graffiti Prevention: Tips for Businesses by Graffi ti Hurts

3. POWER WASHINGPower washing by itself, or with a cleaning solvent,works well on porous surfaces. Also try adding anabrasive such as baking soda to the water to removea thin layer of the surface, and with it, the graffiti.

PREVENT REPORT

1. Ongoing UpkeepKeep your property cleanand neat.

2. Promptly Remove Graffiti

Removal within 24 to 48 hourssignificantly reduces the chanceof reoccurrence. Use graffitiresistant materials or coatingson a chronically tagged wall.

3. Control Access & Thru TrafficIncorporate shrubs, thorny

plants, and vines to restrictvandal access.

Use fences, controlled entranceand exits, rails, and otherbarriers.

Limit access to roofs by movingdumpsters away from walls andcovering drainpipes.

4. Step Up SecurityAdd or improve lighting for natural surveillance.Install a security camera.Organize a Neighborhood/Business Watch.

5. Work with NeighborsOrganize a paint bank with shared paints and

equipment. Refer also to the graffiti removal kitsavailable at some Portland fire stations.

Color Match Paint & SurfaceA patchwork of different colorsinvites graffiti.

Use MetroPaintThis reblended paint costs up to 50%less. Call 503-234-3000 or visitwww.metro-region.org/paint.

1. PAINTI NG

Wear Protective Gear!Make sure to check the products MaterialSafety Data Sheet (MSDS) for proper use,storage, and disposal information.

2. REMOVING STICK ER GRAFFITIUsing a dull blade, scraper, or putty knife can be aeasy way to remove stickers without usingchemicals.

For a review of safer vs.conventional graffiti removerproducts visitwww.newdream.org/procure/graffiti.php

Graffiti removal kits are available at nine Portlandfire stations: 03, 08, 13, 14, 18, 23, 25, 40, and 41.Visit the ONI website for more information andstation locations.www.portlandonline.com/oni/index.cfm?c=32420

For graffiti within the Portland Clean & SafeDistrict, call 503-224-7383 for removal assistance.Visitwww.portlandalliance.comto view a districtmap.

For free graffiti removal assistance contact theCity of Portland Office of NeighborhoodInvolvement Graffiti Abatement Program at 503-823-5860.

For graffiti removal on traffic signs, contact CityMaintenance Bureau for traffic sign cleanup at503-823-1703.

Call the Portland Police BureausGraffiti Hotlineat503-823-4TAG (4824).

Report graffiti onlinethrough the Citys Officeof Neighborhood Involvement (ONI) website.Include a digital photo of the graffiti if available:

www.portlandonline.com/oni/index.cfm?c=32420 Call 9-1-1 to report graffiti in progress. Report graffition your own propertyto the police

at 503-823-3333. Without a police report,prosecution is difficult.

WHOWHOWHOWHOWHOCan Help Me Remove Graffiti?

Do I Notify to Report Graffiti?WHOWHOWHOWHOWHO

1.Notifythe authorities - see below.

2. Identify if it is tagger or gang graffiti- check with the police prior to removalif you are unsure.

3. Photograph(digital if available) the

graffiti to assist law enforcement intheir investigation.

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