University officials plan for Dave Matthews show
By Emily Roper | April 20, 2001As the Dave Matthews Band entourage descends upon the University, law enforcement and other safety officials are taking steps to ensure that both concert goers and community members are kept out of harm's way. The Albemarle fire team and the Charlottesville-Albemarle rescue squads have been developing contingency plans for problems that may arise during and after the concert. "We have been doing nothing but Dave Matthews [planning] for the last three weeks," Albemarle Fire Battalion Chief Britt Grimm said. To determine how much extra coverage is needed, the rescue squad drew up an estimate of typical injuries and accidents that have occurred at similar types of venues, said Benjamin Sojka, one of the University special events coordinators for the Charlottesville-Albemarle rescue squad. The teams then determined the best plan of action to cover the large event. This Saturday, fire and medical teams will be located inside Scott Stadium throughout the entire concert.
