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Mass Gatherings
Mass Gatherings
A mass gathering is attended by more than 1,000 people for a period of more than 4 hours, but not more than 12 hours.
What types of services are offered through the Scott County Health Department Mass Gatherings Program?
The Mass Gatherings Program:
- Reviews proposals submitted by promoters for events (currently only those in the city of Davenport
- Rock concerts
- Festivals (gatherings attended by more that 1,000 people for more than four but less than twelve hours)
- Provides guidelines regarding:
- Water
- Restrooms
- Medical facilities,
- Waste Disposal
When do mass gathering proposals need to be submitted to the Health Department?
Mass gathering proposals must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the event.
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News & Notices
People commonly ask about the risk of tetanus during floods. Flooding is NOT shown to increase the risk for tetanus disease. However, people are at risk for tetanus infection IF they are injured and have wounds that are contaminated by the environment. Any time you receive a wound, ask your...
Posted: May 6, 2019