Reference
Organiser checklist
Obligations and contacts for notifying agencies when planning a mass crowd event. Sourced from NEMO guidance; confirm details with each agency.
Obligations / requirements of organisers
Notification of events. Organisers of any mass crowd event are required by various laws to notify the respective agencies of their event.
The emergency services and their partners include but are not limited to the following:
Documentation
Public liability insurance; artist “no show” coverage
Responsible agency
Insurance agency (your provider)
Documentation
Use of beaches and park
Responsible agency
National Conservation Authority
Contact
Documentation
Erection of temporary structures (tents, huts, etc.)
Responsible agency
Development Control Authority
Contact
Documentation
Solid waste management plan
Responsible agency
Solid Waste Management Authority
Contact
Documentation
Electrical certification
Responsible agency
Ministry of Infrastructure / Electrical Department
Contact
Documentation
Mass casualty plan **
Responsible agency
Chief Medical Officer / Ministry of Health
Contact
Documentation
Request for medical support (e.g. doctor, nurses, polyclinic)
Responsible agency
Chief Medical Officer / Ministry of Health
Contact
Documentation
Public health certification and licence (for food handlers) **
Responsible agency
Ministry of Health / Environmental Health Department
Contact
468-5334 / 468-3700
Documentation
EMT support with ambulance
Responsible agency
Saint Lucia Fire Service
Contact
Documentation
First aid support
Responsible agency
Saint Lucia Red Cross
Contact
Documentation
First aid support
Responsible agency
St. John’s Ambulance Brigade
Contact
Documentation
Liquor licence (apply)
Responsible agency
First District Court
Contact
456-0810 / 453-0944
Documentation
Liquor licence (pay)
Responsible agency
Customs & Excise
Contact
Documentation
Evacuation plan (to be provided by the venue owner, as approved by Fire Service) **
Responsible agency
Venue owner as approved by Fire Service
Contact
Documentation
Permission for fireworks
Responsible agency
Saint Lucia Fire Service
Contact
Documentation
Traffic management plan
Responsible agency
Traffic Department / Royal Saint Lucia Police Force
Contact
Documentation
Security plan
Responsible agency
Royal Saint Lucia Police Force / Ops
Contact
Documentation
Work permit (non-CSME countries)
Responsible agency
Department of Labour
Contact
Documentation
CSME certificate (CSME countries)
Responsible agency
Ministry of External Affairs
Contact
Documentation
Request for lifeguard (where events involve or are near water)
Responsible agency
Saint Lucia Life Saving Association
Contact
452-2763 / 455-6100 / 519-9902
Documentation
Request for NEMO district committee assistance **
Responsible agency
NEMO Headquarters
Contact
Documentation
Permission to assemble (marches, walks, demonstrations, etc.)
Responsible agency
Royal Saint Lucia Police Force / Office of the Commissioner of Police
Contact
Please note that, when all documents have been stamped and signed, they should be presented to NEMO for verification.
** These documents are available online at nemo.gov.lc — Mass crowd event planning. The others are available at the respective agency headquarters.
Information reflects the Mass Events checklist (NEMO). Phone numbers and contacts may change; verify with the agency before your event.
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