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Homeless camp at risk of flooding closed
The city of Austin has shut down a homeless camp in an area at risk of flooding.
AUSTIN, Texas - The city of Austin shut down a homeless camp in an area at risk of flooding in southeast Austin.
33 people were moved from a camp east of the Longhorn Dam to the Northbridge Shelter.
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Clean up is ongoing while the camp is cleared; the city says it could take weeks.
The high risk camps are being closed under the HEAL Initiative, and those moved will be connected to a shelter or housing resources, according to the city.