ATCEMS establishes "command structure" for increased responses during George Floyd protests

As protests across Austin continue, ATCEMS continues to respond to demonstration related incidents in the downtown area. 

According to ATCEMS, medics have responded to 13 separate incidents in the downtown area on Saturday. 

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Because of the increase in incidents, ATCEMS say they have established a "command structure" and have added additional resources for increased responses. 

ATCEMS asks the public to exercise caution. 

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