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School to Conduct Stadium Evacuation Drill After Game

Athletic Business
by Paul Steinbach
August 2019

Midland (Mich.) High School will stage an emergency preparedness evacuation drill at Midland Community Stadium immediately after the Chemics’ season-opening football game Aug. 29 against Traverse City West.

After the traditional postgame handshakes between the two teams, an eight-minute countdown will be placed on the stadium scoreboard, with the goal of having everyone in the stadium evacuated within that time, according to a report in the Midland Daily News.

Event staff will direct spectators to exits, the two teams will evacuate to their respective locker rooms, and the Midland High School band will immediately exit the stadium to the school building.

Midland High athletics director Eric Albright is hopeful that the drill won’t significantly alter typical postgame routines for the fans.

“Maybe it’s customary for families to gather on the field with players after the game — that’s not going to happen,” Albright said. “We understand that’s going to break tradition, but for one game, it’s worth it.”

The unpredictability of what can happen at sporting events was a primary reason for the stadium drill. The MHS gym was evacuated during a volleyball match last fall due to a tornado warning.

In addition to advance publicity, the teams, officials and spectators at the stadium will be reminded about the impending drill before and during the game — through signs at the gate, programs and the public address system.

Albright said that the Midland Police Department might assist event staff with the drill, but that has not yet been determined.

The first game of the football season was chosen for this drill for a few reasons: the first game generally has a smaller crowd and draws fewer media members than games later in the season, the band will not be marching and will not be in full uniform, and any lessons learned from this drill can be implemented later in the season if necessary. A debriefing scheduled for the week after the game will help everyone involved evaluate the drill and determine what needs to be improved.

“We’re being proactive,” said Albright, who attended a session about emergency action plans at a national athletics directors conference last year. ”We’re there to keep our kids and spectators safe.”

Tags: Midland High School Traverse City High School Midland Community Stadium evacuation emergency response

Man dies after competing in taco-eating contest at Fresno Grizzlies game

Chris Cwik

Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2019

taco-eating contest, according to the Fresno Bee.” data-reactid=”15″>A Fresno man has died after collapsing at a Fresno Grizzlies game while competing in a taco-eating contest, according to the Fresno Bee.

choking on his food during the contest, according to the Los Angeles Times. He was taken to Community Regional Medical Center, where he died on arrival. Fans at the game said medical technicians attempted the Heimlich maneuver and gave Hutchings CPR before paramedics arrived.” data-reactid=”16″>Dana Hutchings, 41, reportedly collapsed while participating in the event. Officials say the man began choking on his food during the contest, according to the Los Angeles Times. He was taken to Community Regional Medical Center, where he died on arrival. Fans at the game said medical technicians attempted the Heimlich maneuver and gave Hutchings CPR before paramedics arrived.

The hospital has not determined Hutchings’ cause of death yet. An autopsy is scheduled for Thursday, according to the Fresno Bee.

The Grizzlies extended their “heartfelt prayers and condolences” to Hutchings in a statement.

“We are devastated to learn that the fan that received medical attention following an event at Tuesday evening’s game has passed away. The Fresno Grizzlies extend our heartfelt prayers and condolences to the family of Mr. Hutchings. The safety and security of our fans is our highest priority. We will work closely with local authorities and provide any helpful information that is requested.”

The Grizzlies — a minor-league affiliate of the Washington Nationals — introduced alternate Fresno Tacos jerseys a few years ago. The team wears the Tacos jerseys during every Tuesday home game.

Hutchings was participating in the taco-eating contest in anticipation of Fresno’s annual “Taco Truck Throwdown” event, which is scheduled to take place Saturday. The Grizzlies told Deadspin the event will continue as planned.

https://sports.yahoo.com/fan-dies-after-competing-in-tacoeating-contest-at-fresno-grizzlies-game-202405714.html

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