Safe Zone 3

Safe Zone 3 is a refugee safe zone governed by the Texan National Guard. It is also known as the Convention Centre, although it includes the massive Hilton Austin Hotel, the O. Henry Museum, and the N˚ 1 Central Fire Station.

Austin Convention Centre
The Neal Kocurek Memorial Austin Convention Center was a multi-purpose convention center located in Austin, Texas. It was the home of numerous sports and athletic teams, and the grounds for international music festivals.

As of May 2010, it has become a part of a refugee safe zone, Safe Zone 3, for healthy civilians who have not contracted H1N1-7.

Interior

 * Classroom-style seating: 24 (Austin Suite)
 * Theatre seating: 5,285 (Sport Hall); 3,940 (Grand Ballroom)
 * Enclosed space
 * Total space: 881,400 square feet (82,000 m2)
 * Exhibit hall floor: 247,052 square feet (23,000 m2)
 * Breakout/meeting: 58,152 square feet (5,400 m2)
 * Ballroom: 63,928 square feet (5,900 m2)

See the floor plan  for an in-depth layout.

Exterior
The north corner of the building is composed entirely of glass. There are numerous terraces and balconies that line the northern faces. Primary entrances can be found along both northern faces. There are also entrances on the southern faces. See street view for specific locations.

Safe Zone 3 is bordered by the MetroRail system, an above ground citywide subway line, which begins at the north corner of the building and runs northeast, parallel to East 4th Street.

The Hilton Austin Hotel
The Hilton Austin Hotel the largest and tallest hotel in Austin, Texas at 115 m (377 ft) tall with 31 stories. It sits across East 4th Street from the Austin Convention Centre.

Interior
In addition to various types of hotel rooms, the hotel contains the following spaces:
 * Cardio Fitness Room
 * Fitness Room
 * Health Club & Spa
 * Manicures & Pedicure area
 * Outdoor Pool & Hot Tub
 * Pool
 * Spa Services
 * Steam Room & Sauna
 * Strength Training Room


 * Automated Teller (ATM)
 * Baggage Storage
 * Clothing Store
 * Concierge Desk
 * Electric Service
 * Elevators
 * Gift Shop
 * Laundry/Valet Service
 * Lounge
 * News Stand
 * A UPS Store
 * Virtual Accessibility
 * Swimming pool hoist for pool access

Exterior
See street view.

N˚1 Central Fire Station
The N˚1 Central Fire Station is located on the corner of East 5th and Trinity Ave. It used to house the Austin Fire Department's central fire-engines and firefighters.

Interior and Exterior
See street view for more information.

O. Henry Museum
The O. Henry Museum is the preserved Victorian residence of poet William Sidney Porter, also known as O. Henry. It currently serves as the temporary detention centre for Safe Zone 3.