Austin preparing for 7,000 Harvey evacuees

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The number of people heading to Austin impacted by Hurricane Harvey could rise drastically. State officials asked the city if it can house 7,000 evacuees from the Gulf Coast.
Mayor Steve Adler says officials are trying to figure out capacity and logistics and are considering the Austin Convention Center as a shelter site. Even then, the city will need more options. After Hurricane Katrina, the city hosted 4,000 evacuees at the convention center.
There are currently 550 evac