Heat summary - Advice for staying safe at mass gatherings
This pages advises those planning events and mass gatherings during periods of hot weather in England. This is part of the guidance for the hazard: heat.
Applies to England
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Topic: climate-related hazards
Hazard: all climate-related hazards, heat
Key resources for staying safe at mass gatherings:
- Heat summary - all users
- Full guidance
More content:
Summary
Large public events can increase exposure to heat and direct sunlight and may also make organisational responses more difficult. Individual behaviours often change and there can be a risk of increased alcohol or recreational drug consumption, increased physical activity, such as dancing, all of which can increase an individuals risk during hot weather. This guidance includes information on:
- advice for those who commission or organise events on how to reduce the impact of hot weather.
- who is at higher risk of ill health during an event held in hot weather conditions
- practical actions to prepare for hot weather when planning an event or mass gathering
Who is this guidance for
This guidance is aimed at those planning events and mass gatherings, and includes practical planning and response actions to minimise the risk of ill health due to hot weather in attendees and staff.
Members of the public attending events are encouraged to review the ‘beat the heat’ resources. Event organisers are encouraged to promote these resources to attendees.
Other information
This guidance applies to England. It was updated in 2024 and is scheduled for review in 2029.