Investigators: No Emergency Plan For Crowd Surge At Astroworld

The festival aimed to manage a crowd of 50,000 but lacked protocols for dangerous crowd situations, leading to eight deaths and 25 hospitalizations. A concert goer described inadequate security response when trying to help his brother who couldn't breathe. The Houston Fire Department was not equipped to communicate with festival organizers. Emergency protocols highlighted concerns about alcohol, drugs, and mass casualties. The FBI is investigating the deaths, and a 9-year-old boy remains in a coma after being trampled.

What was the expected crowd size at the festival?

• 10,000 people

• 25,000 people

• 50,000 people

• 100,000 people

What was missing from the emergency plans that contributed to the incident?

• Weather contingency plans

• Food and water supply management

• Fire safety protocols

• Protocols for dangerous crowd situations

How did the concertgoer describe the security's response to his brother's distress?

• They called for medical assistance

• They ignored his request

• They immediately helped him out

• They provided water and space

What was a key concern mentioned in the festival's emergency protocols?

• Weather changes

• Multiple alcohol and drug-related incidents

• Technical failures

• Food shortages

What is the FBI investigating in relation to the festival incident?

• The quality of the performances

• The role of illegal drugs and the protocols in place

• The ticket sales process

• The festival's marketing strategies