City of Austin police, fire, EMS collaborate for SXSW safety calls

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“Police, fire, EMS, transportation. We are all gathered to keep an eye on what's happening in the downtown area,” said Sara Henry, communications manager with Austin Center for Events.

personnel and festival staff is geared up for anything. They are hoping for the best and preparing for the worst.

"We've been doing this for many years, there are a lot of seasoned professionals in the room. All of these folks are there to help ensure public safety throughout the festival," said Henry. "We have medics, we have personnel from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer that can evaluate these people, treat them, hopefully not have to take them to the hospital," said Kevin Parker, commander for special events with ATCEMS.

City officials still have thoughts of the unfortunate 2014 incident, when then 21-year-old Rashad Owens drove through a barricade and mowed down a crowd on Red River Street. This put the command center in full action.

 

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