Overview
Pennsylvania state agencies and local partners track and prepare for major events well in advance, developing comprehensive security plans and working to ensure that everyone stays safe. That being said, everyone should take some preparedness into their own hands for the utmost protection.
Plan Ahead
- Know the event location, entry points, and emergency exits 👀
- ID meeting spots in case your group gets separated 📍
- Check weather conditions and have at least two ways to get alerts 🤳
- Download tickets/maps in advance to avoid issues with slow internet 🎟️
- In the event of an emergency, plan to text instead of call your emergency contacts [texting works better than calling when networks are overwhelmed] 📲
Pack Smart
- Bring only necessary items 🤔
- Follow venue guidelines 📖
- Keep your devices fully charged 🔋
- Carry essential medication and personal care items with you 🎒
- Pack insurance cards and ID 🪪
- Bring clothes for changing weather conditions 🧥
Stay in the Know
- Pay attention to official event updates and local alerts 👂
- Download apps specific to your event and allow push notifications 📲
- Always follow instructions from law enforcement and event staff 👮♂️
- Be aware of your surroundings 👁️
Travel Safely
- Allow yourself extra time for traffic, parking, and security screening 🕰️
- Use public transport when available 🚌
- Don't block emergency access routes 🚫
- Keep nonperishable food and water in your car🥫
Protect Kids
- Show kids what staff and helpers look like 🙎
- Point out help areas 👉
- Agree on a meeting spot in case you get separated 🪧
- Give kids a wristband, card, or phone lock screen with your contact info in case they get lost 🆘
- Snap a picture of your child that day; this way you have an up-to-date image of what they're wearing 📷
Social Media
Get timely updates from officials social media.
Weather Info
One of the best sources for weather information is your local National Weather Service office:
Binghamton National Weather Service
Covers Bradford, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming counties.
Cleveland National Weather Service
Covers Crawford and Erie counties.
Philadelphia/Mount Holly National Weather Service
Covers Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton and Philadelphia counties.
Pittsburgh National Weather Service
Covers Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Clarion, Fayette, Forest, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, Mercer, Venango, Washington and Westmoreland counties.
State College National Weather Service
Covers Adams, Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Columbia, Cumberland, Dauphin, Elk, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lycoming, McKean, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Potter, Schuylkill, Snyder, Somerset, Sullivan, Tioga, Union, York and Warren counties.
