Fire and Safety
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Fire chief fully briefed as to scope of event
Adequate fire alarms and boxes in working order and easily identified
Platforms and bleachers constructed sturdily
Proper precautions taken in case of special demonstrations, such as
chemical
Ground rules and safety precaution signs checked for location and
appearance
Local police (and state police if necessary) fully informed
Medical
•l Senior medical officer informed of scope of event
•l First aid tents erected for large crowds
•l Senior medical officer consulted for precautions necessary if hospital is
opened to visitors’ inspection
Refreshment Stands and Concessions
q Decision made as to handling of refreshment stands and concessions
•l Mobile canteens considered, if appropriate
q Location of stands and concessions determined
•l List of items to be sold and price list checked
q Waste receptacles placed convenient to stands and concessions
POSTPONEMENT OR CANCELLATION PLAN
•l Alternate date selected if event can be postponed
q Plans made for postponement or cancellation, including:
q Notification of all VIPs and other participants
El Arrangements with news media to inform public
q Signs for posting at gate and other prominent spots
q Appropriate individual designated to make decision for postponement or
cancellation
q Deadline set beyond which postponement or cancellation impracticable
except in extreme emergency
El If weather interferes, substitutes for outdoor program prepared, such as
videotapes, talks and indoor demonstrations
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