Physical Security Considerations for Temporary Facilities Fact Sheet

The dynamic threat environment, including both international and domestic violent extremists who emphasize attacks against public gathering locations and venues, further underscores the importance of incorporating security measures to keep facilities and people safe. This Physical Security Considerations for Temporary Facilities fact sheet can help organizations evaluate existing security plans for the temporary venue, event, or facility, determine whether current protective measures provide adequate security, and implement additional security enhancements where applicable. 

To comprehensively mitigate the impacts of a potential attack against a temporary facility, an important first step is to conduct a vulnerability assessment to identify and prioritize areas of concern that need to be addressed. In addition, an emergency action plan should be developed to document and specify the steps venue personnel should take in response to an incident. After conducting a vulnerability assessment, operators of temporary facilities should consider implementing appropriate protective measures to address identified security gaps. This resource also offers cost-effective protective measures to mitigate identified vulnerabilities and enhance security, as well as introduce resources to support risk-based decision-making.