Developing Better Evacuation Plans Through Simulation Modeling

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Penn State University's football home opener on Sept. 6 provided little in-game drama last year — the Nittany Lions comfortably beat Akron, 21-3 — but plenty of pregame drama. The weather forecast called for potential lightning storms that day, creating a headache for athletic officials concerned about the safety of spectators both in the tailgate areas and Beaver Stadium. In preparation for the coming storm, Penn State shared with the public its evacuation plan, which included designated shelter areas and evacuation routes, to ensure everyone understood instructions in advance.

"Evacuation is a complicated subject because of the sheer volume of people in a stadium at one time," says Daniel DeLorenzi, director of security for MetLife Stadium, home to the NFL's New York Giants and New York Jets. "What makes it even more challenging is that the protective action you take — shelter-in-place, relocate or evacuate — can switch as the situation develops or is brought under control."

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