Advice and guidance for event organisers - Emergency and contingency planning

Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, this includes planning for emergencies and unexpected situations. As an organiser it is essential for you to develop the following documents:

• events management plan
• site or route plan
• medical plan
• risk assessment
• noise management plan
• fire risk assessment
• electrical risk assessment

Useful links:

• Fire safety risk assessment: open-air events and venues - GOV.UK
• Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service
• Event Management Plan - Step-by-Step Guide - Event Always
• How to create an Event Site Plan - OnePlan Events
• Free Event Risk Assessment Templates - Safety Culture
• Planning for incidents and emergencies - HSE
• Event Contingency Plan: Safeguard Your Success - Eventbrite
• The Purple Guide