Austin mega shelter officially open as hundreds of refugees expected

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The city of Austin says about 400 people are expected at the mega shelter at 7000 Metropolis Dr. in southeast Austin by Saturday morning.
The several hundred evacuees will get food, sleeping areas, family reunification services, emotional support and supplies from the Red Cross.
“Transitioning to a Mega Shelter allows schools to move forward with normal classroom operations and the Red Cross to deliver services more efficiently, while providing additional space to oth