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A major incident plan is only as good as the people implementing it. Learn how HSEEP tabletop exercises and OSHA-compliant staff training close the gap between a written plan and a competent response.
A bomb threat at a live event demands a calm, pre-planned response. Learn the documented protocol, who holds evacuation authority, and what DHS, FBI, OSHA, and NIMS require your staff to know.
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The decision to stop or evacuate a live event is one of the most consequential an organizer can make. Learn the protocols, who holds authority, and what NIMS, OSHA, and NFPA 101 require your plan to say.
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Not every problem at a live event is a major incident. Learn how NIMS and OSHA define incidents, how to classify them correctly, and when to escalate your response—before you need to.
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A major incident plan is the foundation of event safety. Learn the 15 essential components every live event emergency plan must include, with guidance from NIMS, FEMA, and NFPA 1600.
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When something goes seriously wrong at an event, the response that arrives will be organized around the Incident Command System (ICS). This article explains what NIMS and ICS are, how the command structure works, what happens when an incident occurs during your event, and how to align your emergency action plan with ICS so your team and the responding agencies can work together effectively. Includes links to free FEMA training courses.
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