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This summer, the United States is hosting the largest and most complex sporting event in U.S. history which will attract millions of fans from across the country and world.
FEMA and its federal interagency partners have worked to ensure state and local partners have the resources they need to protect visitors, communities and event spaces.
If you are attending matches or any other large event or live in a host city, you can take simple steps to stay safe:
- Be prepared before you go. Monitor news sources from the event city, check local weather conditions, and stay alert for suspicious activity.
- Check the event venue safety information and rules for bag restrictions or prohibited items, and review guidance on getting to and from the venue safely.
- Traveling to a new location? Follow local emergency management and other officials, sign up for emergency alerts, or download the FEMA App to get alerts in areas you are visiting if something happens.
- Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings. Note the location of security staff, medical tents, and exits. Have an exit plan and identify where you would go in an emergency.
- “See something, say something!” If you see something that doesn’t seem right, say something to local authorities or event staff including threatening or suspicious people, activities or messages or packages or items left unattended.
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What You Can Do
Stay Informed
- Download the FEMA App to get real-time updates in English or Spanish for the area you are in or up to five locations.
- Monitor local news, listen to officials and sign up for emergency alerts.
- International visitor? Visit 911.gov to learn how to contact emergency services by telephone in the United States.
Travel Safely To, Around and From Events
- To avoid congestion in fan zones, arrive at least 90 minutes to 2 hours before the match starts to navigate security smoothly.
- Be prepared to show identification at different entry points, even outside the venue.
- Expect airport-style security at stadiums, including metal detectors and bag restrictions, to maintain order during matches.
- Avoid taxi scams by using only reputable taxi services or ride-share apps.
Prepare for Local Weather
- Check the weather forecast before traveling to the event and make sure you’re dressed appropriately.
- Be #SummerReady. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, especially in hot weather. If the event is held somewhere experiencing high temperatures, stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids – especially water.
- Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing and a wide-brimmed hat.
- Beware of heat-related illness. Signs of heat stroke include red, hot and dry skin with no sweat; a rapid, strong pulse; dizziness, confusion or unconsciousness and extremely high body temperature (above 103º Fahrenheit).
- If the forecast is chilly and rainy, be sure to bring warm clothing and a raincoat with a hood.
- Prepare for severe weather. Understand the risk of tornadoes and flooding.
- Some regions of the country have increased risks for wildfires, earthquakes and hurricanes. Know the risks of your area and plan ahead.
Have an Emergency Plan
- Make an emergency plan for the locations you will be.
- Familiarize yourself with the venue layout, including emergency exits, medical tents, and security staff.
- Identify at least two exits in each venue or related event.
- Arrange a meeting spot with your group in case you get separated.
Stay Alert and Be Aware of Your Surroundings
- Prepare for potential incidents that can happen in crowded and public spaces.
- Be aware of your surroundings and report suspicious activities such as unattended packages or threatening behavior to event staff or law enforcement.
- Watch out for petty theft, especially in crowded areas.
- Carry your identification in a place that’s hard for criminals to easily access, such as the bottom of your bag, or in a deep pocket.
- International traveler? Keep your passport in your hotel room safe.
Additional Resources
Resources for Parents and Families
- Creating a Family Communications and Reunification Plan
- DHS - Understanding Youth and Child Human Trafficking
- DHS - Know2Protect
- DHS Blue Campaign
- National Center for Missing and Exploited Children – Kid Smartz