Beyoncé ensured her followers had been capable of get house protected after attendees of her Aug. 6 present in Washington, D.C.’s FedEx Field had been pressured to shelter in place as a result of heavy rain and lightning. The Grammy award-winning singer, who has been on tour since May in assist of her “Renaissance” album, paid $100,000 to maintain practice stations working for an additional hour after her present obtained a late begin because of the stormy climate.
“Due to inclement climate which will delay the beginning of tonight’s Renaissance World Tour at FedExField, Metro will prolong the final practice by an additional hour past the prolonged closing beforehand introduced,” the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority mentioned in a press launch. “The further hour shall be funded by the Tour to cowl the $100,000 price to run extra trains, hold all 98 stations open for patrons to exit, and different operational bills.”
After the rain began pouring (and simply an hour or so earlier than the present was set to start) followers had been suggested by the Twitter account for FedEx Field to shelter in place for his or her security: “Due to lightning within the space, we’re presently beneath a shelter in place order,” they wrote. “Fans exterior of gates and within the parking tons are requested to return to their automobiles. All followers inside the stadium are requested to shelter in place beneath lined concourse areas and ramps till additional discover.”
Fan-captured movies of the chaotic scene circulated on-line and confirmed followers standing in hallways and ramps contained in the stadium. Beyoncé was finally capable of hit the stage later that night time and carried out the second of two live shows at FedEx Field. The tour will make its remaining cease on Sept. 27 at New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome.
