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class="lg:container lg:mx-auto flex w-full flex-col py-10 md:py-16 lg:flex-row lg:py-20"><div class="flex w-full flex-col items-start justify-between lg:flex-row"><p class="mb-6 break-words text-l md:mb-8 lg:text-xl lg:w-1/2 lg:pr-5">Learn how to stay safe with our emergency procedures. Follow these guidelines for a fast and effective response.</p></div></div></div><section class="flex w-full flex-col-reverse lg:h-full lg:min-h-[43.25rem] bg-accent-red text-accent-red lg:flex-row-reverse"><div class="flex lg:w-1/2"><div class="half-container flex flex-col items-start justify-center px-4 pt-10 pb-12 md:px-6 md:pt-14 md:pb-16 lg:px-20 lg:py-50 4xl:pr-0"><div class="mb-6 md:mb-8 lg:mb-10"><section class="text-l mb-0 lg:text-xl"><h2 class="break-words font-mono text-3xl font-medium md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl 2xl:text-6xl mb-4 md:mb-6">Be prepared </h2><p class="mb-6">In any emergency, notify your event security provider immediately or dial 6666 from the nearest internal phone (or <a href="tel:+61392358333" class="cursor:pointer underline text-white hover:text-link-hover-red" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="text-decoration-inherit inline-flex items-center"><span class="mr-1">+61 3 9235 8333 </span><svg class="inline" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="14" height="14" viewBox="0 0 14 14" fill="none"><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M2 2H6V0H2C0.895431 0 0 0.89543 0 2V12C0 13.1046 0.89543 14 2 14H12C13.1046 14 14 13.1046 14 12V8H12V12H2L2 2ZM12 6H13H14V2V1V0H13H12H8V1V2H12V6Z" fill="currentColor"></path><path d="M13 1L5 9" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"></path></svg></span></a> from any phone). MCEC Security Control Centre will dial 000 to coordinate emergency service response as required. </p><p class="mb-6">For non-emergency security enquiries, dial ext. 8333 (or <a href="tel:+61392358333" class="cursor:pointer underline text-white hover:text-link-hover-red" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="text-decoration-inherit inline-flex items-center"><span class="mr-1">+61 3 9235 8333 </span><svg class="inline" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="14" height="14" viewBox="0 0 14 14" fill="none"><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M2 2H6V0H2C0.895431 0 0 0.89543 0 2V12C0 13.1046 0.89543 14 2 14H12C13.1046 14 14 13.1046 14 12V8H12V12H2L2 2ZM12 6H13H14V2V1V0H13H12H8V1V2H12V6Z" fill="currentColor"></path><path d="M13 1L5 9" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"></path></svg></span></a> from any phone). </p><h6 class="break-words font-mono text-2xl font-medium mb-4 mb-4">Fire </h6><p class="mb-6">Familiarise yourself with the nearest fire exit and follow the warden’s instructions. Do not use the lifts. Please note that only trained security personnel or wardens are permitted to use fire extinguishers.</p><h6 class="break-words font-mono text-2xl font-medium mb-4 mb-4">Medical emergencies </h6><p class="mb-6">In any medical emergency, notify your event security or first aid provider immediately. You can also report first aid/medical incidents to the Security Control Centre by calling 6666 from an internal phone or <a href="tel:+61392358333" class="cursor:pointer underline text-white hover:text-link-hover-red" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="text-decoration-inherit inline-flex items-center"><span class="mr-1">+61 3 9235 8333 </span><svg class="inline" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="14" height="14" viewBox="0 0 14 14" fill="none"><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M2 2H6V0H2C0.895431 0 0 0.89543 0 2V12C0 13.1046 0.89543 14 2 14H12C13.1046 14 14 13.1046 14 12V8H12V12H2L2 2ZM12 6H13H14V2V1V0H13H12H8V1V2H12V6Z" fill="currentColor"></path><path d="M13 1L5 9" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"></path></svg></span></a> . </p><h6 class="break-words font-mono text-2xl font-medium mb-4 mb-4">Shelter within the venue</h6><p class="mb-6">Some emergencies require you to stay indoors. If this happens, find a safe place away from windows or doors and wait for instruction from the wardens or security.</p></section></div></div></div><figure class="h-[13.25rem] w-full md:h-[27rem] lg:h-initial lg:w-1/2"><div class="relative h-full w-full"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0"><img alt="Outside view of the columns of the Exhibition Building, looking towards the tram stop near Crown. Tall buildings are in the distance and a green bush is blurry in the foreground. 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Beep! Beep!”</h6><p class="mb-6">If you hear the alert alarm, remain where you are and wait for further instructions</p><h6 class="break-words font-mono text-2xl font-medium mb-4 mb-4">Evacuation alarm: “Whoop! Whoop!”</h6><p class="mb-6">If you hear the evacuation alarm, leave the building immediately. A warden will direct you to the safest evacuation point and let you know if/when it is safe to return.</p></section></div></div></div><figure class="h-[13.25rem] w-full md:h-[27rem] lg:h-initial lg:w-1/2"><div class="relative h-full w-full"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0"><img alt="Inside view of the Convention Centre. One man walks across the black and white tile floor. Large wood panelling in an abstract shape is to the left and large windows with an escalator in front is to the right. 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Whether you're an event organiser, contractor, exhibitor, or onsite during setup/breakdown, ensure a secure work environment by completing the venue induction 72 hours before arrival.</p></section><a class="cursor:pointer underline inline-flex items-center border-b-2 border-opacity-40 pb-2 text-l font-semibold no-underline hover:border-opacity-100 border-black" href="/event-planning-resources/venue-induction">How to complete compulsory venue induction<div class="w-fit origin-center rotate-180 ml-2"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none"><path d="M10 6L4 12L10 18" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"></path><path d="M4 12H20" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"></path></svg></div></a></div></div><div class="keen-slider__slide flex w-full flex-col md:w-[30%] bg-accent-white text-accent-white"><div class="grow px-8 py-8 md:px-10 lg:py-12"><h5 class="break-words font-mono text-2xl font-medium lg:text-3xl mb-4 md:text-2xl">VenueSafe information </h5><section class="text-l mb-0 font-normal"><p class="mb-6">MCEC is using the VenueSafe plan to keep things COVIDSafe. 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