EVENT SAFETY
The Great Downtown Guelph Garage Sale is a fun and colourful event and we are glad that you are a part of it! However, event safety is our priority and we would appreciate it if you could take the time to read through this important event safety information.
Event Workers
Event workers are different from volunteers and wear RED I ♥ Downtown Guelph t-shirts. They are equipped with walkie talkies and are there to support event volunteers and also evacuate the site in case of an emergency.
Event HQ
Event HQ is located at the Downtown Guelph office (above Capistrano and where you will sign in for your shift). It will be staffed by an experienced Event Worker at all times.
Emergency evacuation procedure
There will be three airhorns onsite. One at the blue Children’s Foundation tent on Wyndham Street, one with the Event Manager, and one at the Downtown Guelph office Should there be an event that requires an emergency evacuation of the site, immediately make an annoucement over the radio, and, IF IT IS SAFE TO DO SO, locate an air horn and give three short blasts to indicate immediate evacuation. Event Workers, whilst flapping arms up and down in an exaggerated fashion, need to then loudly direct attendees to the nearest exit point. It is not the responsibility of the event volunteer to evacuate the site.
Event workers and volunteer muster in Old Quebec Street Shoppes IF IT IS SAFE TO DO SO.
Emergency vehicle access
Emergencies must be relayed to by radio to the Event Manager however do not hesitate to call 911 yourself. The Event Manager will direct Event Workers to station themselves at one of the four entry points onto Wyndham Street and lead any emergency vehicles through the event.
Missing person/child
If you are notified that a person/child is missing, please notify the Event Manager via the radio. The Downtown Guelph office is Event HQ and the place to bring any missing persons/children.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Sam Jewell, Event Manager Alex Turgeon, Volunteer Manager
Cell: 519 835 3019 Cell: 416 302 4256
Event volunteers will be given an I ♥ Downtown Guelph t-shirt and an apron that contains programs, ballots (see below), pens, and a name badge. Orange safety vests will be given to volunteers who will be on the event site during set up and take down (i.e. whenever there are moving vehicles onsite). These can be returned to the Downtown Guelph office when all vehicles are stationery (9.30am to 4.30pm)
Prepare for the weather. It will most likely be warm so wear sunscreen and appropriate clothing and shoes (remembering that your t-shirt will be provided). Also bring a refillable water bottle.
The DGBA Office will be staffed from 7.15am until 6pm on event day. There will be a place to store your things, and refreshments and washrooms will be available.
Vendors can use the washrooms at the DGBA Office. Attendees can use the public washrooms located in Old Quebec Street Shoppes or the portapotties in St George’s Square.
Any questions? Please ask Sam or Alex 🙂
