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Houston’s FIFA Fan Festival turned into a safety nightmare when extreme heat and overcrowding sent attendees to the hospital. It’s a clear sign that the city needs to rethink how it handles massive outdoor events before someone gets seriously hurt.
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The city could face higher insurance premiums and increased spending on emergency medical staffing for future public events.
Event organizers and city planners benefit from this wake-up call, as it forces them to implement safer, more efficient crowd management strategies.
The fans who suffered heat exhaustion and those who were turned away after waiting in line are the ones who paid the price.
The decisions by both municipalities come as Flock faces growing national scrutiny over its nationwide camera network.
Dallas will pay nearly $2 million on police to provide security for a midterm Republican convention in September, officials said Monday.
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