In FY25 OEM supported Parks & Recreation with contingency planning for several high-profile special events, including development of event action plans: SPECIAL EVENT SAFETY & SECURITY
Jan. 1, 2025 New Orleans, LA Terrorist attack on New Year’s revelers 15 dead, 8 injured
July 4, 2024 Fort Worth, TX Mass Shooting after July 4 Festival th 3 dead, 8 injured
Celebration of Freedom
Hometown Christmas Parade
Hometown Christmas Festival
July 4, 2022 Highland Park, IL Mass Shooting after July 4 Parade th 7 dead, 48 injured
Given the frequency of violent attacks on public events, contingency planning for public events has become an imperative. OEM staff collaborated closely with Parks and Recreation and supporting city departments to develop action plans intended to establish the city’s operational intent for each high-profile special event, including aligning expectations among supporting staff, synchronizing activities, and, ultimately, achieving unity of effort across multiple departments, with staff and volunteers. Staff worked collaboratively to position the city to respond quickly and effectively to any contingency scenario that could threaten public safety or security during its widely attended public events.
2021 Portland, Oregon Road Rage at the Grand Floral Parade
2021 Waukesha, WI Vehicle attack during Christmas Parade 6 dead, 62 injured
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