AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department Bomb Squad is responding to an incident in north Austin, the agency confirmed on social media Monday.
The bomb squad responded to the incident in the 11900 block of Dove Haven Drive around 11:30 a.m., according to police. APD told KXAN there were no arrests or injuries at this time.
However, police said those nearby should avoid the area, as well as seek alternate routes due to possible road closures.
According to APD, there was no immediate threat to the general public. But as a precaution, the department said it sent "a text/call message alert" to neighbors in the area to shelter in place. That is also known as a reverse 911 call.
Austin Police Department Bomb Squad responding to incident on Dove Haven Drive in north Austin. (KXAN Photo: Todd Bynum)Austin Police Department Bomb Squad responding to incident on Dove Haven Drive in north Austin. (KXAN Photo: Todd Bynum)A reverse 911 call is when residents within the area are notified by emergency services, which is not a typical 911 call when residents contact emergency services.
It was not immediately clear what led to the incident, but the scene remained active as of 3 p.m.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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