Mississippi State Announces Heat Initiatives, Clear Bag Policy Details for Saturday

August 30, 2016

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI/MSU Athletics) — With temperatures expected to rise into the 90s and heat indices close to 100 degrees Saturday, Mississippi State Athletics has announced a number of measures to help ensure the safety and well-being of fans attending Saturday’s season-opener against South Alabama in Davis Wade Stadium.

Each ticketed fan will be allowed to bring into the stadium up to two personal-size, clear water bottles or one clear reusable personal water bottle of 32 ounces or less.
Cash-only kiosks throughout the stadium will be selling reduced price water. A 12-ounce bottle will cost $1, while a one-liter bottle will go for $5. There will be an abundant supply of bottled water available for sale.
Cooling fan stations will be located at the concourse midpoint on each level of the stadium.
Water bottle refilling stations will be located on the northeast and northwest corners of the ground level concourse, east side ground level and west side 300 level concourse.
Air conditioned rest areas will be available at gates C and L.
Stadium first aid stations will be staffed with additional trained EMS personnel.

Fans are encouraged to follow these safety measures before arriving at the stadium:

Wear white shirts and light clothing.
Hydrate early, before and during the game to avoid heat exhaustion.
Apply sunscreen of at least 30 SPF (recommended) and repeat the application periodically over the course of the day.
Avoid excess caffeine and alcohol, which could result in dehydration.

Davis Wade Stadium is now a clear air, clear bag facility. Smoking in any form is prohibited on campus. For more details, visit smokefree.msstate.edu.

Davis Wade Stadium’s new clear bag policy will be in effect Saturday. Only clear tote bags that do not exceed 12″ x 6″” x 12″ or one-gallon plastic freezer bags will be allowed in the stadium. In addition, small handheld clutch purses no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″ will be permitted. Complete details are available on HailState.com/clearbag.

Kickoff Saturday is scheduled for 11 a.m. on SEC Network. All gates of Davis Wade Stadium open at 9 a.m. For those fans who do not have bags, all four corner gates of the stadium – A, F, H and L – will serve as express entrances.