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American Federation of Skiing and Snowboarding signed a contract with private security company Global Rescue about ensuring the safety of athletes during the Winter Olympics in Sochi In particular, a mass evacuation plan is provided in case of emergency, reports USA Today. According to Company Manager Dan Richards, for evacuation five aircraft were reserved, with a capacity of one of There are about 200 of them. Total Trusted Global Rescue there will be 375 people, including athletes, federation members and guests. Richards noted that he considers security measures being taken Russian side, reasonable and sufficient, however his company must be prepared for emergencies and intends determine where in Sochi there are “safe shelters and departure points”. IN The US National Olympic Committee refused to specify which security measures are being taken. However, his representative Mark Jones (Mark Jones) emphasized that contracts with private security companies at the committee level did not conclude. Spokesperson American Ice Hockey Federation Dave Fischer, also declined to discuss the safety issues of athletes and availability of contracts with private security guards. Formerly Minister of Defense US Chuck Hagel expressed his willingness to help Russia in the fight against terrorist threat ahead of the Olympics. Also by USA Today, the American delegation to the Games will also be guard relevant government structures. Question security in Sochi was in the spotlight after two terrorist attacks in Volgograd that occurred in late December 2013 of the year. Russian authorities said they would not take any additional measures, since everything necessary is already done. A special regime in Sochi was introduced on January 7. As he writes “Russian service of the BBC” around the city was prohibited zone, entry into which is possible only by special permission. Violators will be fined. Order at the Olympics will provide almost 40 thousand employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and special services. The total cost of all security measures is estimated at two billion dollars. The Olympic Games in Sochi will be held from February 7 to 23. Then The Paralympic Games will be held from March 7 to 16. The city will be closed until March 21.
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