Public Events: Safety and Comfort Solutions

PUBLIC EVENTS: Safety and Comfort Solutions SMART STRATEGIES for EVENT SAFETY 1. MAKE A PLAN Identify risks and challenges, like crowd control or severe weather - Design plan for mitigating risks • Consult with public safety officials for rules, suggestions JO 2. PICK A TEAM · Designate a team in charge of safety Choose single liaison person for police, fire, ambulance departments SECURITY 3. HIRE SECURITY · Estimate attendance to decide how much security is needed • Can include police officers, private security 4. RENT CROWD CONTROL FENCING · Entrance, restroom, concession barricades • Fencing around perimeter VIP-area fencing Options: free standing or post-driven PLANNING for CROWD COMFORT 1. SEATING AREAS - Rent seating and tables for expected crowd - No seating? Encourage blankets or lawn chairs in advertising 2. CONCESSIONS YUMYUM YUM • Options: Food trucks, on-site stands · Provide adequate waler, especially in hot wealher 3. PORTABLE TOILETS · Rent portable toilets · lunit = 160-200 uses per 4 hours, based on 50:50 male-to-female ratio · Calculate needs based on estimated crowd, length of event 4. PORTABLE SINKS Non-potable tank hand- washing stalions for crowd use · Stainless steel, 3-basin hot and cold sinks for concessions PROVIDED BY: CAL-STATE 800-499-5757 WWW.CALSTATESITESERVICES.COM SOURCES http:/bkg eventhriteom secure-from-the start-hw-organizers-should-apprach-event-seourity http/www.crimeprevention.govan Publications Putili: Safety Pages Plaming Safe. Pubdic. Events Practiral Guidelines aspo http://www.rntfencR.com