Leading Up to an Event
- Contact the Indiana Intelligence Fusion Center (866-400-4432 or iifc@iifc.in.gov) to understand the local threats and develop a comprehensive emergency management policy.
- Contact the local Emergency Management Agency director prior to the event. Discuss the support that the event might need, and the best way to obtain that support.
- Notify local first responders (police, fire and EMS) of the event date and location.
- Ensure that local law enforcement is invited to and has a presence at the event.
- Enlist public/private partnerships to reinforce areas that are vulnerable to forced vehicle entry with substantial barricades (e.g., bollards, retractable wedges, anti-ram fences, large trucks or buses, Jersey barriers, reinforced concrete decorative planters, etc.).
Before an Event
- Develop a detailed plan for vehicle flow into and out of the event location, including entry/exit of responding emergency vehicles.
- When possible, arrange to have marked police vehicles parked in high visibility locations.
- Identify locations acceptable for severe weather shelter, and develop a plan for notifying attendees of severe weather, as well as the locations of shelters.
- Work with medical partners to choose a location for at least one first aid station that is accessible to event attendees.
- Develop information packets for first responders and event personnel that provide information on severe weather shelters, emergency vehicle plans and other information.
- Create signage encouraging attendees to “See Something, Say Something” in the case of suspicious activities, persons, unattended parcels, etc.
During an Event
- Establish a first aid station (or multiple stations) staffed by EMS or medical professionals.
- Prohibit vehicle movement or use inside the event venue.
- Instruct security staff to immediately report suspicious activities, persons, unattended parcels, bags, etc., to event management, law enforcement, fire or EMS personnel.
- Monitor weather conditions and provide notification of severe weather in the area, if needed.
- Enlist first responders and personnel to notify and direct attendees via public address systems to pre-determined evacuation routes and shelter areas in severe conditions or emergency.
