Visitors for the Florida-Georgia game will have access to first aid, transportation and water in six Sideline Safety Zones throughout Jacksonville on Saturday.
The Sideline Safety Zones are a collaborative effort between the City of Jacksonville, the University of Georgia and UF. UF&Shands Jacksonville is the marketing partner for the zones.
Volunteers, Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office will provide on-site services like medical help. Directions, cellphone chargers, laptops, snacks and coffee will also be available.
City of Jacksonville Special Events director Tonisha Landry-Gaines said the safety zones will be continuously stocked and staffed for anyone who needs help.
“There’s no amount you would put toward keeping people safe in our city,” she said.
The Sideline Safety Zones are penalty-free zones. If a fan requests assistance for themselves or another person, there will be no legal action taken.
“Our primary goal is to make sure students are safe,” UF spokesman Steve Orlando said.
Public relations senior BreAnne Butterworth, 21, received a pamphlet about the safety zones when she picked up her tickets.
“It’ll be my first choice if something happens,” she said.
According to a press release, the locations of the safety zones include: inside Jacksonville Landing; outside Jacksonville Landing at the corner of Laura Street and Independent Drive; the Florida-Georgia Welcome Center across from EverBank Field next to Metropolitan Park; Coastline Drive and Newnan Street; Touchdown Showdown outside the south end zone; and at Adams Street Experience outside Gate 1.
