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Commissioners weigh permitting and public-safety steps after unpermitted college party drew thousands
Summary
Commissioners described a ticketed college event off Highway 150 that drew about 3,000–4,000 people, praised multi-agency response and asked staff to explore a permitting/ordinance approach so future large events provide contact, attendance and insurance information.
Commissioners on May 4 reviewed emergency response to a large unpermitted college event held off Highway 150 and directed staff to study permitting or other measures to reduce future public-safety risk.
Commissioner Rose told the board the event, promoted online, drew an estimated 3,000 to 4,000 attendees. He said every available deputy and multiple county agencies responded through the night and thanked Sheriff Durden, Caswell County EMS, 9-1-1, volunteer fire stations, Caswell County Emergency Management, the State Highway…
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