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No matter the crowd size, or location of the event, your safety strategy should remain the same. Mishaps can happen anywhere, anytime, and a concrete plan should reflect that. If every, tiny scenario is treated like a serious case, it shows that safety is the number one priority.<\/p>\n
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There are many options when it comes to purchasing event insurance. Whichever plan you choose will depend on the location, nature and size of the event. Having an insurance representative on-site is another applicable approach. At large-scale events like music festivals, LEO Events often confirms ahead of time that an insurance agent is available for the duration of the event.<\/p>\n
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From heart attacks to broken limbs, medical emergencies can and will arise at events. The trick is to take preventative measures and be prepared for these scenarios ahead of time. Providing complimentary water to attendees at outdoor summer events to prevent dehydration, for example, has become a standard precautionary practice.<\/p>\n
Hiring medical personnel like EMTs is a necessity for events of all sizes. For music festivals, LEO often hires \u201crock docs\u201d that are familiar with the most common types of medical emergencies found at concerts, like exhaustion, insect bites, allergic reactions, severe sunburns and more.<\/p>\n
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In a social media driven era, especially during live events, safeguarding against digital dangers is a vital component to your safety plan. Whenever possible, having an \u201cintranet\u201d dependent production, rather than relying on an internet connection, can greatly assist in your cybersecurity measures.<\/p>\n
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As any event organizer can confirm, severe weather can have a disastrous effect on outdoor and indoor events. Event pros must make it a top priority to be aware of potential weather-related dangers during their event. \u201cIt\u2019s really about making the call far enough ahead of time,\u201d says LEO\u2019s Senior Technical Director, Jim Dorroh. \u201cWe are tied directly into the National Weather System. And, we start monitoring the first minute of load-in. Should there be a lightning strike within seven miles of our site, everyone is called indoors.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Well-defined communication is a fundamental component to any event. Establishing communication with the local police and fire department is important, especially when it comes to determining the protocol for an active shooter (or any other mass causality) scenario.\u00a0 Local agencies will often specify that they have a safety plan without revealing the details but ensuring that your staff has all the applicable points regarding the proper procedure.<\/p>\n
LEO frequently hosts and organizes tabletop exercises as another tool to engage the necessary officials in advance. These drills provide a forum to have high-level discussions with stakeholders to better prepare and familiarize your staff with the chain of command.<\/p>\n
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