Emergency Procedure

🚨 Emergency & Safety Information – East LA Parade & Festival

Your safety is our top priority during the East LA Parade & Festival. Please review the following emergency protocols and support services to help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees.

 

📍 Emergency Meeting Point

In the event of a major crisis or evacuation, the designated Emergency Meeting Location is the East LA Civic Center Parking Lot.

 

🚑 First Aid & EMT Services

• A First Aid Booth staffed with certified EMT personnel will be located in the Festival area.

• Two mobile EMT units will patrol the parade route via medical carts, fully equipped to respond quickly.

• EMTs and event safety personnel will be connected via radio for efficient communication.

• Water and ice will be available for medical use and heat-related incidents.

 

🧒🏽 Lost Child Protocol

If you encounter a lost child:

1. Remain calm and reassure the child that they are safe.

2. Briefly search the surrounding area for their parents or guardians.

3. If the search is unsuccessful:

   • Notify the nearest Sheriff or event security.

   • Provide a detailed description of the child and where they were found.

   • Share any names the child may know (parent/guardian).

   • Inform your area supervisor.

   • Escort the child to the Lost Children’s Center, located at the EMT Tent next to the VIP area.

Parents or guardians searching for a lost child should also be directed to the Lost Children’s Center.

 

👮‍♂️ Law Enforcement & Emergency Direction

In the event of a serious emergency:

• Comité Mexicano Cívico Patriótico (CMCP) and event staff will follow the guidance of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department and California Highway Patrol (CHP).

• Radios will be issued to designated Sheriff and CHP personnel stationed at the EMT Tent.

• Specific radio channels will be used to coordinate emergency communications.

 

If you have questions or concerns during the event, please don’t hesitate to speak with a uniformed officer, EMT, or event staff member. Your cooperation is key to maintaining a safe environment for everyone.

 

📩 Contact us at eastlaparade@gmail.com with any advanced questions.