SAFETY PLANS FOR LARGE CROWD EVENTS New role for emergency management

Special Events Safety Plans LARGE CROWD EVENTS Increase in popularity, increase in size of crowds Increase in incidents, increase in risks Special Events Safety Plans 20/09/2018

Special Events Safety Plans Tragedies Date Location Main Act Deaths Injuries Cause Dec-69 Altamont Rolling Stones 4 fighting Dec-79 Cincinnati The Who 11 numerous riot, stampede Jan-91 Salt Lake City AC/DC 3 many overcrowding Jun-00 Rosklide, Denmark   9 Feb-03 Station Nightclub RI Great White 100 230 pyrotechnics fire Dec-04 Arlington, Texas Pantera 5 gunman Jun-05 Woodstock various Aug-06 Atlanta Deftones 1 Feb-08 Bandung, Indonesia 10 stampede May-09 Rabat Morocco 40 Aug-09 Camrose, Alberta Billing Currington 75 strom, stage collapse Mar-10 Gary, Indiana Waka Flocka Flame 8 shootout Jul-10 Love Parade Germany Various 21 500 Nov-10 Leeds, England Motorhead assault Jun-11 Toronto Radiohead stage collapse Jul-11 Ottawa Cheap Trick Aug-11 Indianapolis State Fair Sugarland 7 Nov-12 Madrid Steve Aoki Mar-13 Miami Music festival Special Events Safety Plans 20/09/2018

Special Events Safety Plans Tragedies http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLw4xds3M_Q Special Events Safety Plans 20/09/2018

Special Events Safety Plans Past A few security staff Possible paid duty officer Limited coordination Left up to event coordinator Special Events Safety Plans 20/09/2018

Special Events Safety Plans Today Concerted effort Mix of safety, security, incident command, and emergency management New role for Emergency Management professionals Special Events Safety Plans 20/09/2018

Special Events Safety Plans 3 KEYS TO EVENT SAFETY Key #1: risk assessment Key #2: planning Key #3: communications Special Events Safety Plans 20/09/2018

Special Events Safety Plans Safety plans priorities Key # 1 – Risk assessment Special Events Safety Plans 20/09/2018

Special Events Safety Plans Evaluating risk Location: Venue Indoor: fire, capacity, access control, explosive device, pyrotechnics, medical emergency, stampede, power outage Outdoor: same as above plus inclement or dangerous weather, uncontrolled crowds, congestion, vehicle accidents Special Events Safety Plans 20/09/2018

Special Events Safety Plans Evaluating risk Location: Proximity to resources Hospital Fire stations Transit hub Parking Shelters Special Events Safety Plans 20/09/2018

Special Events Safety Plans Evaluating risk Location: Site layout Main Stage Mid-way Beer tent Food vendors Kids zone Other attractions Parking Access routes Special Events Safety Plans 20/09/2018

Special Events Safety Plans Evaluating risk Event: Crowd characteristics Crowd size Marketing Alcohol Controversy Special Events Safety Plans 20/09/2018

Special Events Safety Plans Evaluating risk External factors: Neighbourhood Extreme weather Heat and dehydration Special Events Safety Plans 20/09/2018

Special Events Safety Plans Safety plans priorities Key # 2 – PLANNING Special Events Safety Plans 20/09/2018

Special Events Safety Plans Planning Event Coordination Fun Coordination Activities Venue Safe Coordination Safety Security Special Events Safety Plans 20/09/2018

Special Events Safety Plans Planning Layout Command centre Access routes, barricades Emergency lanes, evacuation routes Line of sight Controlled access i.e. VIP, Beer tent Special Events Safety Plans 20/09/2018

Special Events Safety Plans Planning Layout Capacity, crowd density and Zones First Aid Station Lost and found Lighting Special Events Safety Plans 20/09/2018

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Special Events Safety Plans Structures Suitability Inspection & certificates Load factor and wind resistance Distance to crowd Electricity and rain Special effects Special Events Safety Plans 20/09/2018

Special Events Safety Plans Planning Personnel Police Security EMS, First Aid Fire Volunteers Command Special Events Safety Plans 20/09/2018

Special Events Safety Plans Planning Defined roles Police: patrols, lost and found station, traffic control, crowd control, emergency response, criminal activity response Security: patrols, crowd monitoring, access control, trespassing, disorderly conduct, drunkenness St. John: Emergency First Aid, Medical First Response, patrols, on site transportation EMS: Medical First Response, serious injuries, off-site transportation Fire: Fireworks, pyrotechnics Special Events Safety Plans 20/09/2018

Special Events Safety Plans Planning Defined roles Other staff: patrols, access control, logistical support, barricades Safety volunteers (CERV): Emergency First Aid, safety patrols, lost and found, hazard reporting, incident reporting Amateur Radio: communications Special Events Safety Plans 20/09/2018

COMMAND CENTRE BEMO, Security, CERV, Fire, ARES, EMS, St. John, Police Special Events Safety Plans 20/09/2018

Special Events Safety Plans Safety plans priorities Key # 3 – COMMUNICATIONS Special Events Safety Plans 20/09/2018

Special Events Safety Plans Communications Planning committee, key partners Safety/Emergency Response plan Unified Command Incident Command System structure Interoperability Hierarchy and protocols Special Events Safety Plans 20/09/2018

Special Events Safety Plans Communications Scenario based plans, training and tabletop drills Media relations, social media impact Signage, maps and programs Safety patrols Log-keeping, scribes Debriefing Special Events Safety Plans 20/09/2018

Special Events Safety Plans Communications Authority and decision to cancel Public Announcements Special Events Safety Plans 20/09/2018

Special Events Safety Plans CONCLUSION New coordination, multiagency participation Emergency Management professionals new role: Risk assessment Planning Communications Special Events Safety Plans 20/09/2018

Special Events Safety Plans Thank you Questions? alain.normand@brampton.ca Special Events Safety Plans 20/09/2018