Houston Matters
County approves safety plan after Astroworld tragedy (Nov. 30, 2022)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: Does the plan created in response to the Astroworld tragedy go far enough? And we discuss the week in politics.
Tag: crowd safety
Houston
Pink Bows Foundation, created in honor of Astroworld Festival victim, aims to improve safety at events
Posted on · The family of Madison Dubiski, the 23-year-old Houston resident who died Nov. 5, 2021, at the Astroworld Festival, created a foundation that is promoting improved safety protocols at concerts.
Houston Matters
Task force identifies safety failures at the Astroworld Festival (April 21, 2022)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: A task force formed after the deadly Astroworld Festival has presented recommendations on how Texas can avoid future tragedies. And new research suggests attitudes about tattoos at work are evolving.
Astroworld
Astroworld’s safety plan failed to account for key crowd issues, expert says
Posted on · The 56-page event operations plan for Astroworld failed to address crowd surge and other key crowd issues common at this type of event, according to documents reviewed by Houston Public Media.
Town Square
Dealing with trauma and understanding crowd safety in the Astroworld Festival aftermath
Posted on · A psychiatrist and a crowd control expert explore the mental health impacts of surviving the Astroworld tragedy, as well as the risks and strategies of crowd control. We also take a closer look at the timeline of events.