Event Safety

security-and-safety

An FLL bomb threat refers to a reported threat involving explosives at a First Lego League event, which can include tournaments, qualifiers, leagues, or off-site practices. Thes...

Status Updates

When news reports state a runner dies, they usually refer to an acute medical emergency during or immediately after competition, most commonly sudden cardiac events, exertional...

safety-insurance

At Burning Man 2017, a participant died in the Black Rock Desert following a suspected drug overdose. The event occurred on August 27, 2017, in the early morning hours. Emergenc...

security-and-safety

At an arena show during her headline tour, a loud explosive sound and flashing lights triggered a mass evacuation after officials detected a suspicious device. In the immediate...

pride-safety

This guide explains the nature of shooting incidents associated with NYC Pride, how common they are, and how organizers, city agencies, and community members work to reduce risk...

safety-risk

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade accidents refer to rare but notable safety incidents involving spectators, performers, and parade assets. This evergreen explainer outlines the ty...

sports

NASCAR dogs refer to the dogs connected to NASCAR teams, track facilities, and event culture, primarily as mascots, facility therapy dogs, and symbols in team branding. These do...

culture-and-community

Family mosh aver is a phrase that appears in online discussions about family dynamics, group behavior, and at times, event safety. In everyday use, it can refer to a family-orie...

event-safety

Eight people died during the Astroworld Festival crowd surge on November 5, 2021, in Houston, Texas. Among them were event attendees and local participants, with ages spanning 1...

safety

The Oakland rave fire refers to a dangerous indoor event where a fast-moving fire, ignited by a pyrotechnic device during a private electronic music gathering, spread quickly th...