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Georgia Event Management and Disaster Reporting System

This reporting system covers event management at venues in Georgia, including NASCAR at Atlanta Motor Speedway, emergency transportation operations during disasters like hurricanes, and public education strategies for effective evacuation. It also addresses snow and ice events, media relationships, and enhancements for efficient reporting.

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Georgia Event Management and Disaster Reporting System

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  1. ITS REPORTING FOR DUTY… ITS & Event Management in Georgia

  2. Georgia is home to some of the largest venues in the Southeast

  3. NASCAR at Atlanta Motor Speedway • NASCAR races held in March and October • 200,000+ race fans attending • Traffic impacts felt throughout region • Regional, multi-agency coordination

  4. AMS Traffic Management Strategies • Traffic signal timing coordination • Contra-flow • Georgia State Patrol • AMS TCC • NaviGAtor / HEROs • Parking improvements • Pedestrians • Fan information • Geometric improvements

  5. When Things Don’t Go As Planned • Disasters can be: • Man-made • Accidental • Intentional • Natural • Emergency Transportation Operations (ETO)

  6. Georgia’s Hurricane Evacuation Routes Atlantic Coast Evacuation Routes Gulf Coast Evacuation Routes

  7. Evacuation Information • Evacuation messages to the public must be: • A – Action-oriented • C – Credible, consistent, multiple channels • T – Timely • S – Simple, specific, serious • Research has shown that: • The public will act reasonably • Advance public education is essential • Public compliance is critical

  8. Snow & Ice Events • Same goal, different message • EOC for severe events • Different approach with ITS • Public access toroad conditions

  9. The Media • A symbiotic relationship • Fastest way to get the word out • Control is vital • Free video feeds but follow the rules

  10. Enhancements • Traffic counters • Links, links, links • Special Events page • Helicopter video feed • 511

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