US: Police responding to an incident in Austin, Sept. 11

Event

Police are responding to a 'critical incident' at 300 Block W 6th Street near the intersection of W 6th and Guadalupe streets, Sept. 11. Roads in the area have been closed. The nature of the incident is unclear.

Officials will almost certainly maintain a heightened security presence in the impact area in the coming hours. Emergency response operations will likely result in localized ground travel and business disruptions. Disruptions to public transport in the area are also likely if officials re-route scheduled services away from the incident site.

Advice

Consider avoiding the incident site until the authorities give the all-clear. Plan for localized ground travel and business disruptions in the impacted area in the coming hours. Liaise with trusted contacts and monitor local media for updated directives from the authorities. Heed all instructions from security personnel. Remain calm and nonconfrontational, and comply with authorities' directions.