Here is another voice from the zone. Regardless of how ppl feel about the mandatory euth zones, or even about Kerri Hand, this person has several points about how the WAY they've been doing it is unnecessary regardless of how we feel on the above. Her points have been substantiated on the live videos.
We've been waiting for the CDFA representatives to come and slaughter my girls. On 5/14 I received notice that we are under quarantine and they would be back on or before 5/24 at 6pm. They have yet to come back. It's both a blessing and a curse. I'm beyond thrilled that the girls haven't been inhumanely killed at the hands of these careless compassion-lacking temp workers. However, I'm thrilled that I still have them. The anxiety of waiting for your home to be raided is overwhelming. I have been in a depression knowing not only am I going to lose my girls, but it's going to be at the hands of untrained killers. I know my girls are going to suffer with pain and fear.
The CDFA stated that the individuals doing the humane euthanasia were wildlife biologists that would practice biosecurity measures. Nothing could be further from the truth. A worker spoke to a resident and told them they got two days training. In those two days I guess they taught them how to use a rifle, air soft guns, gas to kill the birds, sanitation/disinfection, and biosecurity protocol.
Allow me to tell you the truth:
• Riverside county sheriff's and local police have been advised not to respond to ANY calls regarding the issue.
• CHP out of San Bernardino has been contracted by CDFA/USDA to provide security - against the residents and community members.
• Not one person who has had their birds killed has seen a positive test in Southern California. Most backyard birds killed haven't even been tested.
• The concerned bird owners cannot get return calls or emails from CDFA, local and state government officials, or Chad Bianco our Riverside County Sheriff.
• Biosecurity measures are NOT being taken.
• The birds are not being humanely euthanized. Some are being tortured by being shot (but not killed), breaking their necks, standing & bouncing on the neck, & even gassed to the point of sleeping only to wake up in plastic bags and left to suffocate.
• Homeowner's are not allowed to have a neighbor present to support them or translate for them. They are forcing non English speaking & elderly people to sign legal documents that they can not read or do not understand. As of today, June 15,2019 the homeowners were told that they may have a support person with them, however if they choose to have it they will NOT be paid the indemnity.
• No one from USDA, CDFA, CHP or any other person at the kill will provide ID. In essence properties are being raided, homeowners are being sequestered from supporters, & we've seen sudden theft activities on property owned by the most active supporters of the SOB save our birds fb group. They can't even file a police report because no one will respond to take one.
• The birds are being disposed of at local dumps. Bags are ripped open & wild animals are eating the dead birds. In previous outbreaks they buried the birds 6' under. In actuality the birds should be hauled by a person licensed to haul dead animals and go to a rendering facility.
The laws that are being broken by different entities are numerous. Unfortunately, no one seems to be held accountable ...
