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Taylor Swift鈥檚 Eras Tour is reportedly the , exceeding US$1 billion in ticket sales. Swift is performing six shows in Toronto starting on Nov. 14 where approximately , and has three dates scheduled in Vancouver in December.

When an event draws a substantial temporary population influx, public safety is a concern. Toronto鈥檚 mayor has that the shows will be safe, and that comprehensive security measures will be in place.

These preparations, including designating a around the Rogers Centre, are underway.

Dedicated fans, , arriving in Toronto for the Eras Tour should not be alarmed, as Toronto is generally a . However, any concertgoer should be aware that an event of this magnitude is a soft target for terrorist attack.

Given the , where three Swift concerts were cancelled, exercising caution and being mindful about one鈥檚 own safety while attending the Eras Tour is highly recommended.

Soft target attacks

The first step in safety is awareness of potential threats, with soft target attacks being a danger attention should be directed to. A 2018 incident in Toronto where a is a reminder that the city is not immune to such attacks.

Soft targets are , often with limited security measures in place. Examples of soft target locations include places like . Mass gatherings at these locations can be attractive targets for terrorists.

A tough challenge for providing overall security at mass gatherings is that even if the event venue itself is totally secured, there are edges to the event that are vulnerable. Public transit stops, adjacent streets funnelling crowds in and out of the venue, and even the crowds at pinch points of security lines are all soft targets.

Threats at Vienna concerts

Terrorist threats made to Taylor Swift鈥檚 Eras tour have not been abstract or imaginary. There have been real, concrete, actionable threats that protective actions had been taken on.

Taylor Swift鈥檚 Eras Tour is reportedly the , exceeding US$1 billion in ticket sales. Swift is performing six shows in Toronto starting on Nov. 14 where approximately , and has three dates scheduled in Vancouver in December.

When an event draws a substantial temporary population influx, public safety is a concern. Toronto鈥檚 mayor has that the shows will be safe, and that comprehensive security measures will be in place.

These preparations, including designating a around the Rogers Centre, are underway.

Dedicated fans, , arriving in Toronto for the Eras Tour should not be alarmed, as Toronto is generally a . However, any concertgoer should be aware that an event of this magnitude is a soft target for terrorist attack.

Given the , where three Swift concerts were cancelled, exercising caution and being mindful about one鈥檚 own safety while attending the Eras Tour is highly recommended.

Soft target attacks

The first step in safety is awareness of potential threats, with soft target attacks being a danger attention should be directed to. A 2018 incident in Toronto where a is a reminder that the city is not immune to such attacks.

Soft targets are , often with limited security measures in place. Examples of soft target locations include places like . Mass gatherings at these locations can be attractive targets for terrorists.

A tough challenge for providing overall security at mass gatherings is that even if the event venue itself is totally secured, there are edges to the event that are vulnerable. Public transit stops, adjacent streets funnelling crowds in and out of the venue, and even the crowds at pinch points of security lines are all soft targets.

Threats at Vienna concerts

Terrorist threats made to Taylor Swift鈥檚 Eras tour have not been abstract or imaginary. There have been real, concrete, actionable threats that protective actions had been taken on.

In Vienna, an estimated 200,000 people were expected to attend three concerts of the Eras Tour at Ernst Happel Stadium. Austrian security officials and their intelligence community partners determined that . On Aug. 7, the day before the first concert, due to the threats.

Three male teenagers who had reportedly been radicalized online and had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State were . The main suspect had using explosives and knives.

Preparedness for Swifties

Advice for Swifties on what to bring to the concert starts with not forgetting your tickets and ID. to pack a phone and charger, wear comfortable shoes and Eras-specific outfits and bring friendship bracelets to swap with other Swifties.

In addition to preparing for fun, spend a little time considering which stress .

Specific to Swift鈥檚 Toronto Eras Tour, these five preparedness tips can get anyone who plans to attend going in the right direction for safety.

First, be familiar with the venue and the surrounding streets before attending the concert. This can be done by looking at the . Also, be aware of any specific instructions or changes that may be announced by the concert organizers in the days prior to the show.

Second, set up a buddy system. Pair up so that everyone can keep an eye on one another. If attending alone, be especially aware of your surroundings.

Third, when entering the Rogers Centre, pay close attention to where you鈥檙e going, with special emphasis on remembering where the exits are located.

Fourth, have a communication plan for an emergency. That means even thinking about what would happen if your phone gets lost or does not work.

Fifth, establish a safe place to reunify if, for any reason, your group gets separated and can鈥檛 communicate. For example, the landmark is a 22-minute walk from the Rogers Centre and is a safe place to regroup away from the concert venue.

Go with your instincts

Being safe at a concert means tempering one鈥檚 excitement with a dose of caution. One need not be overly worried, but awareness is key.

If you see something, . If something does not seem right to you, it probably is not right.

Among the most important concert safety steps 鈥� 鈥� is to adopt a mindset that allows for your instincts to protect you. If you get the sense that something is wrong or does not add up, do not ignore it. Being overcautious is better than ignoring sensible warning signs.

By , associate professor of disaster and emergency management, 91亚色

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In an op-ed for The Conversation, Professor Jack L. Rozdilsky gives public safety tips to Swifties attending Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, which has six shows in Toronto starting Nov. 14. Toronto's mayor has expressed confidence that the shows will be safe, and that comprehensive security measures will be in place. "In addition to preparing for fun, spend a little time considering concert safety tips which stress situational awareness," writes Rozdilsky. " If something does not seem right to you, it probably is not right." Rozdilsky is also quoted in an article about published in The Week.

If you see something, say something. If something does not seem right to you, it probably is not right.

Rozdilsky writes in The Conversation

Ontario grocery stores are saying the new bottle return requirements may make it impossible to participate in Premier Doug Ford's expansion of alcohol sales. Sebastian Prins, the director of government relations for the Ontario section of the Retail Council of Canada, says the majority of the larger stores are planning to add alcohol sales at locations within five kilometres of a Beer Store, meaning they aren't obligated to accept empties right away. The Canadian Press reports that Prins is working with a to assess the costs and logistics.

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Professor Robert Savage comments on a new survey that found university students studying to become teachers could correctly answer only 60 per cent of the questions on phonics. Savage says the results show a structural issue across institutions. 鈥� So, it clearly does have impacts,鈥� he says.

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Daydreaming in the Solar System: Surfing Saturn鈥檚 Rings, Golfing on the Moon, and Other Adventures in Space Exploration, a new book by professors John E. Moores and Jesse Rogerson invites readers to take a voyage through space with a "behind the science" look at what's possible. 鈥淲e paired really interesting places with really weird things to be doing there,鈥� Rogerson tells CTV News. 鈥�, that was sort of a natural one because a human has golfed on the moon before. Mars has really interesting clouds, so we have cloud watching like you鈥檙e at a picnic. We imagine what it would be like to be doing a cave dive on this moon of Saturn. It was totally an imagination run wild where we were imagining ourselves, or some astronaut, doing some weird activity in some weird place and how the physics of the place would affect the activity.鈥�

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