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AccuWeather protects 60K guests from severe weather during July 4th event

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Featured Testimonial

"I wanted to give a BIG shout-out and THANK YOU to AccuWeather for helping us out yesterday. We received all your weather warnings…We had enough lead time to safely evacuate 60K off the fields before the massive storm rolled in! To our knowledge, we had ZERO injuries and ZERO fatalities! Amazing service!"

Charlie Chicko

Owner, Colorado Event Traffic

Problem

A severe weather threat threatened the safety of thousands of guests at a major event.

Solution

AccuWeather provided event planners with advanced warnings as severe storms rolled in during a major July 4th event, helping to protect attendees and staff.  

Weather plays a pivotal role in outdoor events, and the ability to accurately predict and prepare for severe weather conditions is crucial for event planners. Colorado Event Traffic, a company that plans large events, recently experienced this firsthand when AccuWeather For Business provided invaluable support during a major July Fourth event in Thornton, Colorado. The event had over 60,000 attendees in an open field with multiple stages, bands as well as all the equipment for the event. With the threat of severe weather looming, event planners needed advance warnings and accurate forecasts. 

To address this challenge, Colorado Event Traffic turned to AccuWeather For Business for support. AccuWeather’s SkyGuard Warnings provided advanced notice as severe storms threatened, equipping the event planners with crucial information for informed decision-making. Leveraging AccuWeather's expertise, the company had a significant advantage in identifying and mitigating potential risks associated with impending severe weather.

With AccuWeather's precise weather data and insights, Colorado Event Traffic had sufficient lead time to safely evacuate over 60,000 attendees from the fields before the imminent storm hit. As a result of AccuWeather's diligent monitoring and accurate forecasts, the event concluded with no reported injuries or fatalities, ensuring the well-being of all attendees.

Accurate and timely weather warnings from AccuWeather For Business played a pivotal role in safeguarding the event attendees. AccuWeather enabled the event planner to proactively respond to changing weather conditions by delivering real-time updates and alerts, preventing injuries and saving lives.

Superior Accuracy™: Better informed, Better protected, Better prepared.

AccuWeather SkyGuard® Warnings, backed by Superior Accuracy,  will deliver site-specific alerts and warnings well before severe weather hits, giving you more time to prepare. Plus, get access to a team of expert severe weather meteorologists watching out for your business 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Want to learn more about how we can help your business better prepare for severe weather? Demo SkyGuard today and protect your business, employees, and assets. 

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