Austin-area first responders prepare for Harvey’s potential wrath

AUSTIN (KXAN) — All first responders in Central Texas are on standby as everyone waits to see what Hurricane Harvey does after it makes landfall.
The Austin/Travis County Emergency Operations Center says as of 2 p.m. Thursday, there have been no requests to activate the Capital Area Shelter Hub Plan, which would provide shelter assistance for people who need to evacuate due to Harvey. However, if shelters are requested by the state, notifications will be sent out.
The Austin Independent Sc