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Elizabeth Rupert: Apr 10, 2024 11:02:00 AM
Spring weather brings a mix of challenges for event venues, from sudden rainstorms and high winds to the potential for more severe conditions like tornadoes and flooding. Ensuring your team is ready to respond to these variables is crucial for the...
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Cat Cecere: Mar 13, 2024 5:12:24 PM
Imagine there's a weather emergency and you need to calmly guide thousands of guests to safety. Or an accident occurs that requires immediate...
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Chris Joffe: Jan 19, 2024 12:23:02 PM
During Alaska Airlines Flight 1282's departure from Portland, Oregon on January 5th, a plane door's plug unexpectedly disconnected as the aircraft...
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Elizabeth Rupert: Jan 10, 2024 1:06:22 PM
Traditional Event Command Centers (ECC) are the backbone of managing events, providing a consistent method for delivering safe, secure, and enjoyable...
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Alex Soltero: Dec 13, 2023 10:34:47 AM
In the ever-evolving field of event management, prioritizing the safety of attendees is of utmost importance. As technology continues to advance,...
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Elizabeth Rupert: Dec 12, 2023 11:51:03 PM
As event managers, our top priority is always the safety of our attendees. However, the need for heightened security measures, particularly weapons...
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Elizabeth Rupert: Nov 7, 2023 2:50:28 PM
As event managers and safety leaders, our primary goal is to create memorable, impactful events that run smoothly from start to finish. However, in...
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Alex Soltero: Oct 12, 2023 2:01:33 PM
Beginning in 2008 as a community-wide drill to boost earthquake preparedness, the Great Shakeout has now expanded to more than 20 Official ShakeOut...
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Elizabeth Rupert: Sep 12, 2023 11:52:50 AM
Reunification procedures at sports and special events are of paramount importance for the safety and well-being of the attendees, during both routine...
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Alex Soltero: Aug 8, 2023 1:09:34 PM
Emergency notification systems serve as a crucial component of event safety, acting as a vital means of communication with event organizers,...
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Alex Soltero: Apr 21, 2023 4:38:29 PM
Procuring event services can be tricky. When the services in question relate to the health and safety of your guests, staff, and the community at...
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The Joffe Family: Aug 19, 2022 12:40:49 PM
A breakdown of some of the most common costs associated with EMS for events and how to estimate them.
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Joffe Event Safety Team: Aug 8, 2022 1:00:00 PM
A reference guide to the EMS terminology event coordinators and venue operators need to know.
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Chris Joffe: Jul 19, 2022 11:53:49 AM
From festivals and ball games, to concerts and live performances, walks/runs, and waterparks, the goal for any event organizer is to keep those good...
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Cecile Garcia, Operations Manager: Oct 30, 2019 7:25:47 PM
Halloween is generally a time to let loose, embrace your creativity, and dive into the world of the weird and scary. If you are hosting an event,...
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Cecile Garcia, Operations Manager: Oct 11, 2019 6:35:22 PM
Sometimes, patients are difficult to deal with. They may be upset, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or having a mental health episode. Your...
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Cecile Garcia, Operations Manager: Sep 26, 2019 5:27:50 PM
When outdoor events are upset by extreme weather, safety and preparedness are key. Trail races, outdoor festivals, and obstacle courses can have...
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Cecile Garcia, Operations Manager: Jul 3, 2019 7:14:15 PM
All of us at Joffe Emergency Services wish you a Happy 4th of July! Remember to have fun and stay safe.
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Cecile Garcia, Operations Manager: Jul 3, 2019 2:15:21 PM
With summer well on its way, many folks are excited for the season’s go-to meal - barbecue. Whether you operate an open pit at a large event or...
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Cecile Garcia, Operations Manager: Jun 14, 2019 7:49:44 PM
Summer officially begins next week (June 21st is the summer solstice this year), which means more time to play in the sun! With an increase in events...
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Cecile Garcia, Operations Manager: Jun 7, 2019 3:35:03 PM
From drizzling to full-blown thunderstorms, rain is hardly ever a welcomed occurrence at an outdoor event. While many participants may insist that...
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Cecile Garcia, Operations Manager: Mar 4, 2019 1:26:03 PM
Starting off our series on weather is the most deceptive of weather conditions: the sunny day. What could possibly go wrong when the sun is out...
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Chris Joffe: Nov 30, 2018 6:44:17 PM
When planning for an event, nobody wants to think about the bad things that can happen. Not even us! Imagine this. You’re hosting your company’s...
