Task force studying deadly Astroworld Festival calls for ‘clearly outlined triggers’ to stop a show
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Astroworld Festival victims Rudy Peña, 23, from top left, Mirza Baig, 27; Madison Dubiski, 23; John Hilgert, 14; Brianna Rodriguez, 16; Axel Acosta, 21; Jacob Jurinek, 20; Franco Patiño, 21; Bharti Shahani, 22; and Ezra Blount, 9. “A consistent permitting process could have helped establish jurisdiction and authority over ultimate event shutdown in the face of a life-threatening incident,” the report reads.
The investigation also revealed crucial decisions made during the planning of the event, including the venue layout, that experts said increased the likelihood something would go wrong and limited the ability of authorities to manage a crisis. The task force additionally highlighted the need for adequate training of security guards, though it did not recommend specific rules or guidelines. It also advised event promoters to team up with artists to encourage safe behavior, “since messaging from the artist can be uniquely persuasive for fans.”- continued to meet to review communication, protocols and permitting requirements locally. City officials had more to say about that task force’s work than the one in Austin.
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