Lessons learned from 2005 convention center shelter

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Soon buses could head to Austin’s current emergency shelters, pick up evacuees and bring them to the Austin Convention Center in an effort to consolidate the shelters into one mega-shelter. In all, the shelter could hold 2,500 people  if activated.
The Red Cross says officials haven’t decided yet whether to open the mega-shelter. It depends on how many evacuees come to Austin. For now, the current Austin shelters will remain open and the Austin Convention C