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In Depth (Nightclub Safety) #749022

NBC Evening News for Friday, Feb 20, 2004
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(Studio: Brian Williams) Reports on the safety of nightclubs a year after the twin tragedies in Chicago and Rhode Island introduced.

(West Warwick, Rhode Island: Rehema Ellis) Changes in the Rhode Island fire code examined; scenes shown of the makeshift memorial at the site of The Station in West Warwick, Rhode Island; footage shown of the fire that destroyed the nightclub. [Victim’s brother Jody‡ KING - says 100 lives were lost because of what wasn’t done.] [Nightclub owner John REEDY‡- comments on changes to his club.] [Banquet hall owner Robert CORREIA†- comments on the time needed to implement the changes.]

(Chicago: Kevin Tibbles) What Chicago has done to prevent a disaster similar to the human stampede at the E2 nightclub featured; footage shown; details given about an ordinance aimed at increasing safety in public places. [Crowd control expert Paul WERTHEIMER††- says there needs to be comprehensive changes in the fire codes & building codes in Chicago.] [Chicago Buildings Commissioner Norma REYES†- says we believe the new rules are making a difference.] [Victim’s mother Jessie ANTHONY‡- says if clubs cannot be safe, they should not be open.]

Reporter(s):
Williams, Brian;
Ellis, Rehema;
Tibbles, Kevin
Duration:
00:04:10

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