AttendeeSafety
Anaheim was recognized as one of the safest convention center cities in the United States. According to the Convention Cities Index 2024 by Northstar Meetings Group, Anaheim ranked as the third-safest U.S. destination with a safety score of 80. Phoenix and San Diego were the top two, with safety scores of 84 and 83, respectively.
Additionally, Anaheim has consistently been acknowledged for its safety in previous years. In 2022, it was ranked #1 in Safety Score on the West Coast, and in 2023, it was among the top four U.S. cities in safety scores, as reported by Northstar Meetings Group’s Convention Cities Index Interim Reports.
How does Anaheim’s safety rank in comparison to other destinations?
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Anaheim's Safety Score ranks 3rd for US cities
(Northstar Meetings Group’s 20234 Convention Cities Index Interim Report, 2024) *PDF report attached - Anaheim's Safety Score ranks among the top four for US cities
(Northstar Meetings Group’s 2023 Convention Cities Index Interim Report, 2023) - Anaheim is ranked #1 in Safety Score on the West Coast.
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Advisor Smith listed Anaheim at #9 for “Top Safest Large Cities in the USA”.
(A study on the safest U.S. cities based upon data provided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Uniform Crime Reporting Data Set, 2021)
What does the Anaheim Convention Center do to ensure safety of convention attendees?
The Anaheim Convention Center’s on-site 24-hour security ensures a safe environment for your event. They work closely with city services including Anaheim Police as well as Anaheim Fire & Rescue. The convention center requires events to provide a security plan to ensure all safety concerns are discussed in advance.
How does the Anaheim Convention Center Campus promote safety in attendee experiences?
The Anaheim Convention Center Campus encompasses four world-class hotels, with 4,873 rooms within 100 yards from the convention center, which means attendees can sleep, eat and meet without taking a car or crossing a street.
Just half a mile beyond the ACC Campus, attendees can find walkable options for dining, entertainment, shopping and other local experiences perfect for before-or-after meeting adventures.
Additionally, Anaheim Regional Transportation (ART) provides guest transportation assistants in the esplanade and around the Grand Plaza to ensure safe boarding on buses.
What health and safety guidelines are in place?
Event organizers may choose to develop health and safety guidelines that are stricter than current public health guidance. Protocols set forth by event organizers are required since they are considered private events. Please check the event's website for more information.
City of Anaheim Emergency Management and Preparedness
Emergency management is a process that protects communities from hazards, or threats to life or property. This process involves four, often overlapping phases:
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Prevention/Mitigation is the process of preventing a disaster, or minimizing the negative effects of unavoidable disasters. (Enforcing building codes, building levees to protect potential flood zones, etc.)
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Preparedness involves actions taken prior to a disaster that facilitate a better response. (Training, conducting drills, developing plans, and acquiring resources to aid in response)
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Response is the actual action taken during or immediately following a disaster to protect life and property. (Firefighters responding to a wildfire)
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Recovery is the long-term process of restoring a community to the same conditions that existed prior to an emergency or better. (Providing physical and psychological support, and rebuilding damaged structures)
For the most up-to-date information please visit the City of Anaheim’s website.
