{"id":402082,"date":"2026-04-20T18:02:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T18:02:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/402082\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T18:02:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T18:02:08","slug":"iu-public-safety-offers-safety-tips-as-it-prepares-for-busy-little-500-weekend-iu-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/402082\/","title":{"rendered":"IU Public Safety offers safety tips as it prepares for busy Little 500 weekend: IU News"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n The Little 500 bicycle races<\/a> draw thousands to Indiana University each year for a fun-filled weekend packed with activities. To prepare for a campus bustling with pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles and scooters, IU Public Safety is working with internal and external university partners to keep everyone safe during race weekend, April 24 and 25.\n<\/p>\n

\n \u201cSafety is always top of mind for us, but the public also plays a key part in ensuring we\u2019re all safe,\u201d said Hannah Cornett, public information officer for IU Public Safety. \u201cBeing prepared and informed, and watching out for one another, will help us all enjoy the weekend.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

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Public Information Officer Hannah Cornett talks with University Communications and Marketing staff during the Little 500 emergency tabletop exercise. Photo by Chris Meyer, Indiana University\n<\/p>\n

\n To get ready for Little 500, IU Public Safety and the IU Foundation<\/a> hosted a tabletop exercise that included members of Bloomington Fire Department, IU Student Foundation, Office of Student Life, University Communications and Marketing, Intra Collegiate Emergency Medical Service and others to test their emergency preparedness.\n<\/p>\n

\n The scenario-based exercise required everyone to consider how they would work together to respond to an emergency that posed a safety threat. This is one of many exercises IU Public Safety engages in each year to strengthen their response.\n<\/p>\n

\n \u201cTesting the plans we have in place against different scenarios helps us prepare to respond when we\u2019re needed,\u201d Cornett said. \u201cWe encourage everyone to think ahead about safety and practice their plans, too.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

Tips to stay safe during Little 500<\/p>\n

Stay connected with friends and family by checking in on one another and keeping your cell phone charged.<\/p>\n

Opt in to receive safety text messages during the weekend by texting \u201cSafeIU\u201d to 77295. If you already receive IU Notify alerts, you do not need to opt in.<\/p>\n

Check the local forecast before arrival to prepare for weather; you may need to pack a poncho or wear layers.<\/p>\n

While attending events on campus, stay aware of your surroundings and plan for a safe ride home.<\/p>\n

Slow down and watch for pedestrians, cyclists and scooters on the road. Don\u2019t text and drive, and don\u2019t drive under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.<\/p>\n

Report suspicious or criminal activity by calling or texting 911, or submit a report online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\n For more safety information, visit the Protect IU website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Little 500 bicycle races draw thousands to Indiana University each year for a fun-filled weekend packed with…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":402083,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[85,46,105],"class_list":{"0":"post-402082","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-sports","8":"tag-il","9":"tag-israel","10":"tag-sports"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/402082","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=402082"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/402082\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/402083"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=402082"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=402082"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=402082"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}