Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. 2026 is a big year for big events! On this page you will find tips, guidance, and resources for attendees, host cities, and local communities all in one place to support secure and resilient celebrations throughout 2026! Can you spot the warning signs? Watch our recent event "Smart, Safe, and Aware: Personal Safety Tips for Everyone" and gain knowledge on how to improve awareness, recognize threats, and take simple steps to help keep yourself, your family, and your community safe. As the nation comes together for major moments like The FIFA World Cup 2026™, Freedom 250, and other large‑scale gatherings, CISA is here to help everyone stay safe and prepared. See the latest news on how CISA is works with partners to keep these large events safe. CISA Offers Vital Resources as Venues Prepare for Key 2026 Events Preparing for the World Stage Securing the American Experience Physical Security Resources for Everyone Be Air Aware – Managing UAS Risks Be Air Aware – Managing UAS risks: CISA’s Be Air Aware™ program helps increase awareness of cyber and physical risks posed by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or drones). Used effectively, the right words can be a powerful tool. Simply saying “Hello” can prompt a casual conversation with unknown individuals and help you determine why they are there. De-escalation Products and Resources Learn about activities and behaviors that may be concerning and strategies that may be taken to de-escalate a potentially violent situation. Gain insight into how to plan for, assess, and respond to bomb threats at your facility. Suspicious Activity and Items Learn how to recognize unusual behaviors and suspicious items typically associated with Improvised Explosive Device (IED) threats. Active Shooter Pocket Card The Active Shooter Pocket Card offers suggestions about how a bystander should react in an active shooter situation. Physical Security Resources for Venue Owners Lightning Safety Guide for Sports and Special Events This guide provides practical, scalable guidance to support lightning safety planning and operations for events of all sizes. Securing Public Gatherings Connect with local authorities, develop incident response plans, train staff, and report concerns to emergency authorities to mitigate security risks. Personal Security Considerations Action Guide This guide helps critical infrastructure workers assess their security posture and provides options to consider whether they are on or off the job. Patron Protection Resources The "Protecting Infrastructure During Public Demonstrations" fact sheet offers security recommendations for businesses that may be the target of unlawful acts during public demonstrations. Hostile Vehicle Mitigation

Hostile vehicle mitigation strategy cannot be one-size-fits-all. It must be tailored to the specific physical constraints and functional demands of a given location. View CISA resources to tailor your strategy. Bombing Prevention Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) remain a persistent threat globally. They kill, injure, and intimidate citizens, disrupt transportation and the flow of commerce, and pose a great threat to our deployed forces. Active Assailant Security Resources These active assailant action guides provide the critical infrastructure community with information regarding attack vectors used by terrorists and other extremist actors as well as corresponding suggested protective measures. Cybersecurity Resources Securing your Business Critical infrastructure relies on small and medium business to supply, support, or even operate services we all rely on. Make sure your business is cyber secure so you don’t experience an incident that could impact critical services. Secure State, Local, Tribal and Territorial Government Safeguard U.S. state, local, tribal and territorial government from online threats that can disrupt operations and endanger sensitive data. Help strengthen your community's digital defenses. Share Cyber Incident Information with CISA Report incidents to CISA to help warn others and sign up for alerts to help you stay ahead of threats: cisa.gov/report Cybersecurity Videos Use Strong Passwords Update Software Recognize and Report Phishing Level Up Your Defenses: Encrypt Data Level Up Your Defenses: Back Up Data Level Up Your Defenses: Logging and Monitoring Priority Telecommunications Your Communication is the Priority: When you get a "busy" or an "all circuits are busy" tone, using GETS or WPS helps get your call through to its destination. Wireless Priority Services (WPS) WPS is a cellular communications service that provides authorized devices with priority calling on all nationwide regional networks. Government Emergency Telecommunications Services (GETS) GETS is an emergency telephone service that provides subscribers with priority access and prioritized processing in the local and long-distance segments of landline telephone networks. FIFA World Cup 2026 Partner Resources Protecting large events is a team effort. CISA works with federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial governments and private sector partners to bolster event security. FIFA World Cup Task Force The White House Task Force facilitates comprehensive planning, organization, and execution of the largest sporting events in the history of mankind. FAA No Drone Zone FIFA World Cup 2026 is a No Drone Zone. Unauthorized flights are strictly prohibited in the designated airspace and surrounding grounds. FEMA's Ready.gov outlines simple steps to stay safe.