HEALTH & SAFETY
What Happens if There is Inclement Weather
Inkcarceration is a rain or shine event, however, there are several instances in which the festival may be paused, evacuated, or canceled due to inclement weather, including (but not limited to): severe thunderstorms, lightning in our festival radius, excessive wind, hail, flooding, or as directed by local emergency personnel. Festival management is constantly monitoring weather conditions and consulting with the National Weather Service, as well as a private weather service to ensure the safest event possible.
If an evacuation due to inclement weather becomes necessary fans will either be advised to temporarily seek shelter or that the festival is cancelled for the remainder of the day. This notification will be made by audio and video announcements from the stages, the INK Mobile App push notifications, and social media. We recommend fans download the INK Mobile App and follow our socials to stay up to date with festival communication.
To allow the necessary time to safely evacuate the festival grounds, the evacuation notice may occur before any weather conditions are viewable. We request that all fans follow the directions of festival staff and local law enforcement.
If the Evacuation is Temporary, Seek Shelter
Please be advised that tents, the VIP viewing platform, or any other temporary structure is not a safe place to seek shelter. Safe shelter instructions are below. Your designated shelter location is based on how you arrived at the festival. Festival staff will be available to assist you.
Fans who parked: Fans who parked in the Green Lot, Red Lot or Orange Lot will return to their vehicle to seek shelter. Routes to return to each lot will be color coded by corresponding lot color to assist you.
Fans that arrived by Rideshare or drop off: Fans that do not have access to a vehicle will seek shelter in the Reformatory. There is an Evacuation Entrance to the Reformatory on the far east and far west sides of the building (doors are on the backside of the building). The entrances and routes are marked on the festival map and evacuation route signage will be available for assistance.
Fans who are camping: Fans who are camping will return to the campground via shuttle to seek shelter either in their vehicle or a designated emergency shelter location. These locations are marked on the camping map and will have signage. Campers should not shelter in their tents.
Fans with disabilities: Fans that may require additional time or assistance to evacuate are asked to check in at the Access Center upon arrival to the festival for additional information.
After a Temporary Evacuation
When fans are advised to seek temporary shelter, our intent is to restart the festival if weather permits. Fans will be advised if/when it is safe to return to the festival. Fans will be given ample time to re-enter the grounds before music will resume.
If it is determined that, after a temporary evacuation, the festival is not able to re-start due to Inclement Weather, fans will be notified that the festival is cancelled and asked to exit the grounds for the remainder of the day.
If the Festival is Cancelled Due to Weather
If the festival is cancelled for the remainder of the day, fans are asked to safely exit the festival grounds. Fans who may not be able to easily exit may seek temporary shelter in the Reformatory.
Prepare in Advance
All Inkcarceration fans are asked to have a personal safety plan in place. Your personal safety plan should include:
- Reviewing the festival map in advance
- Knowing your exits
- Know where you are to go if shelter is required
- Making a plan with everyone in your party on where to meet up in the event of a festival evacuation.
- If you are parking at INK, please remember where you parked. We recommend that you pack and leave extra water in your car.
- If you use a rideshare service or get dropped off at INK, note the route to the Reformatory for shelter.
- If you are camping at INK, please place all non-tethered items in your vehicle before departing for the festival. During inclement weather, campers should seek shelter in their vehicle and NOT inside a tent. There are permanent structures available at the campgrounds that are designated as a safe place to shelter. These locations are noted on the camping map. In the event of inclement weather or any other emergency, campers will be notified via the campgrounds PA system and staff will be available to direct campers as needed.
For additional information while on site, please visit the information booth just inside the main entrance or email info@inkcarceration.com