Demonstrators have barricaded themselves in the property, dubbed the Red House on the Mississippi, and set up booby-traps, laid down homemade spike strips to puncture the tires of vehicles and are stockpiling weapons as they prepare to defend the home.
Portland Police Chief Chuck Lovell issued a plea urging demonstrators Wednesday to 'put down your weapons' and warned officers will use force if necessary to clear the occupation.
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That same day, people were seen setting up more barricades including spike strips made of boards and nails and armed guards were stationed at intersections keeping watch, reported Oregon Live, in efforts to prevent the removal of the Kinney family.
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By Wednesday night, blockades stretched at least two-and-a-half blocks, as occupiers cordoned off parts of the road, pitched up tents and huddled round a small fire as night fell.
The Kinney family have owned the Red House since the 1950s but took out a new mortgage to pay defense lawyers for their son, William III, when he was sent to prison for a car incident in 2002, according to the Red House on the Mississippi group.
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With the family owing $97,000 the house went into foreclosure and was sold to a developer at a 2018 auction and the family was evicted at gunpoint three months ago, the group stated.
A group of activists have been camped out at the home ever since to express their outrage against gentrification and the eviction of the black and Indigenous family.
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The outrage came to a head Tuesday when the property owner complained people were trespassing and officers showed up and made several arrests.
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Chief Lovell said in a video message Wednesday that police were aware of a 'stockpile of weapons' in the zone.
'Portland Police share the community's concern about the barricades, occupation and criminal activity, on North Mississippi. Those present at the barricades should leave it behind, put down your weapons, and allow the neighborhood to return to peace and order,' he said.
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'We are aware of the stockpile of weapons, and the presence of firearms. We are aware of the threats to the community, to the media, to police. We've seen the attacks.'
He warned that the police will 'enforce the law and use force if necessary to restore order to the neighborhood'.
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'It can be avoided with those participating ending it peacefully by putting down their weapons and leaving the barricade,' he said.
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Lovell claims neighbors around the home are 'suffering' and told people to 'stay cautious' and avoid the area altogether if possible.
'The people living near the occupation have suffered for weeks. That has grown worse - we understand their suffering,' he said.
'Remain cautious as you come and go from your home or business. For your own safety avoid confrontations around the occupation.
'Those without need to enter should avoid the area for the time being.'
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