WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal Emergency Management Agency released two public-safety preparedness toolkits tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup as federal officials prepare for an influx of more than five million international visitors expected to travel across the United States during the tournament.
The agency said the 38-day event is projected to generate tens of billions of dollars in economic activity while placing additional operational pressure on local governments, emergency responders, transportation systems, and businesses in host cities.
One toolkit is designed for emergency managers, police and fire departments, local officials, and community organizations, while the second targets private-sector businesses preparing for continuity risks tied to large-scale international events.
The materials include standardized emergency messaging, crisis-communication guidance, sample social-media language, and preparedness graphics intended for public distribution.
The release highlights the growing federal focus on mass-event security coordination ahead of the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico and is expected to rank among the largest international sporting events ever held in North America.
FEMA said it has spent more than a year coordinating with federal, state, and local partners on preparedness planning tied to the tournament.
The agency’s guidance emphasizes five core public-safety recommendations for visitors and residents: maintaining an emergency plan, following local emergency instructions, enabling emergency alerts, preparing for weather conditions and hydration needs, and remaining aware of surroundings during events and travel.
“Whether you are a state government, a local leader or even a business owner, these toolkits have resources you need to help your community stay safe and prepared,” said Victoria L. Barton.
The toolkits are available through Ready.gov’s FIFA World Cup 2026 preparedness page.
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