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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowThe Indiana State Fair Commission has unanimously approved an emergency management plan following the 2011 stage collapse that killed seven people and injured dozens of others.
Commission Chairman Andre Lacy says the 425-page plan adopted Thursday will be the "most comprehensive in the country." It's based on recommendations by emergency management consultant Witt & Associates.
It calls for Chief Operations Officer David Shaw to decide whether to postpone or cancel events. In his absence, Safety and Security Director Jessie Olvera would decide.
Witt has reported fair officials were confused over who had that authority before high winds caused the Aug. 13 collapse before a concert by the country duo Sugarland.
A memorial plaque with the names of the seven people who died was dedicated Thursday near the site of the collapse.
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