Egress, Emergency Egress & Places of Safety
Plan for the Crowd Leaving
The highest movement rates may occur after the event or during an emergency.
Normal egress+
Follow the egress plan, keep routes clear and manage conflicting flows as briefed.
Emergency routes+
Emergency exit capacity depends on people reaching a place of reasonable safety or safety within the required time.
Refuges & assistance+
Know local arrangements for people who may need assistance, including disabled spectators.
Communication+
Give calm, clear directions. Do not invent routes or contradict Control/PA instructions.
Knowledge check
During an evacuation, a spectator asks to use a route you know is not part of the current plan. What should you do?
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