1. SAFETY PLANS FOR LARGE CROWD EVENTS
New role for emergency management

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LARGE CROWD EVENTS
Increase in popularity, increase in size of crowds
Increase in incidents, increase in risks
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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
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Tragedies
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Past
A few security staff
Possible paid duty officer
Limited coordination
Left up to event coordinator
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Today
Concerted effort
Mix of safety, security, incident command, and emergency management
New role for Emergency Management professionals
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3 KEYS TO EVENT SAFETY
Key #1: risk assessment
Key #2: planning
Key #3: communications
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Safety plans priorities
Key # 1 – Risk assessment
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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
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Evaluating risk
Location:
Proximity to resources
Hospital
Fire stations
Transit hub
Parking
Shelters
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Evaluating risk
Location:
Site layout
Main Stage
Mid-way
Beer tent
Food vendors
Kids zone
Other attractions
Parking
Access routes
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Evaluating risk
Event:
Crowd characteristics
Crowd size
Marketing
Alcohol
Controversy
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Evaluating risk
External factors:
Neighbourhood
Extreme weather
Heat and dehydration
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Safety plans priorities
Key # 2 – PLANNING
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Planning
Event Coordination
Fun Coordination
Activities
Venue
Safe Coordination
Safety
Security
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Planning
Layout
Command centre
Access routes, barricades
Emergency lanes, evacuation routes
Line of sight
Controlled access i.e. VIP, Beer tent
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Planning
Layout
Capacity, crowd density and Zones
First Aid Station
Lost and found
Lighting
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Structures
Suitability
Inspection & certificates
Load factor and wind resistance
Distance to crowd
Electricity and rain
Special effects
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21. Special Events Safety Plans
Planning
Personnel
Police
Security
EMS, First Aid
Fire
Volunteers
Command
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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
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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
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24. COMMAND CENTRE BEMO, Security, CERV, Fire, ARES, EMS, St. John, Police
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Safety plans priorities
Key # 3 – COMMUNICATIONS
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Communications
Planning committee, key partners
Safety/Emergency Response plan
Unified Command
Incident Command System structure
Interoperability
Hierarchy and protocols
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Communications
Scenario based plans, training and tabletop drills
Media relations, social media impact
Signage, maps and programs
Safety patrols
Log-keeping, scribes
Debriefing
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28. Special Events Safety Plans
Communications
Authority and decision to cancel
Public Announcements
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CONCLUSION
New coordination, multiagency participation
Emergency Management professionals new role:
Risk assessment
Planning
Communications
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Thank you
Questions?
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