World Cup

Safety and Security Help for Visitors to Washington

If you are visiting Washington for the FIFA World Cup and experience an emergency, injury, lost property, evacuation, or travel disruption, this page explains what to do and who can help. For general World Cup information, please visit Seattle FIFA World Cup 26™.

Find out more about:

Immediate Emergency (police, fire, medical)

In an Emergency, call 911
- FIFA - WA 91

Medical Help

Washington State
- WA State Department of Health - World Cup Visitors
King County
- Health and safety information for international visitors to Seattle and King County
City of Seattle + King County
- Public Health – Seattle & King County - King County, Washington
Hantavirus Alert and Advisory
- King County: Three King County Residents Connected to International Cruise Ship in Public Health Monitoring for Hantavirus
- Center for Disease Control: Public Health Management of People with Suspected or Confirmed VHF or High-Risk Exposures | Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers (VHFs) | CDC

Consular Contacts (lost passport, VISA needs)

Local Consulates
- Directory of Local Consulates | Seattle Trade Alliance
Australia
- Our locations | Australia in the USA
Belgium
- Contact and opening hours (Los Angeles) | FPS Foreign Affairs
Bosnia and Herzegovinia
- Generalni konzulat Bosne i Hercegovine u Čikagu
Egypt
- الصفحة الرئيسية - القنصلية العامة لجمهورية مصر العربية في لوس انجلوس
Qatar
- القنصلية العامة لدولة قطر في لوس أنجلوس - الولايات المتحدة

Evacuation or Shelter

In the event of a mass emergency, information on evacuations, sheltering, family reunification, and how to get help will be shared on
- Resource Directory | Washington 211
- Get Help: Northwest | American Red Cross

Crime or Safety Concerns

No Drone Zone
- FAA's Safety Plan for FIFA World Cup 2026™ | Federal Aviation Administration
Fentanyl
- Overdose prevention and response - King County, Washington

Weather Emergencies (heat, smoke, air quality)

Weather
- Northwest: Seattle/Tacoma, WA
- Northeast: Spokane, WA
- Southwest: Portland, OR
- Southeast: Pendleton, OR
Heat
- Extreme Heat Cooling Centers
- Call 1-877-211-9274 to find a cooling center near you
Wildfire Smoke
- Washington Smoke Blog
Air Quality
- AirQualityWA - Site Map
- AirNow.gov

Natural Hazards (earthquake, tsunami, volcano)

Washington has the second highest earthquake risk in the United States, one of the highest tsunami risks, and 5 active volcanoes. When visiting, it’s important to understand how to get more information about these hazards, including emergency alerts, and what to do to protect yourself. The three links below have key information to help you prepare.
- Earthquake: Earthquake | Washington State Military Department
  - While In Washington, your phone can receive several seconds of warning before dangerous earthquake shaking arrives. Learn more about earthquake early warning alerts and where to find them on your phone at mil.wa.gov/alerts#shakealert.
- Tsunami: Tsunami | Washington State Military Department
- Volcano: Volcano | Washington State Military Department

How to Receive Alerts

Statewide
- Alerts | Washington State Military Department - General Information
- Alerts | Washington State Military Department - County Opt In
King County
- ALERT King County - King County, Washington
- King County Emergency News | Latest information on significant events happening in King County, Washington and the central Puget Sound region
City of Seattle
- AlertSeattle
Snohomish County
- Other Emergencies | Snohomish County Public Safety Hub
University of Washington
- UW Alert Blog
- UW Alert | Seattle WA | Facebook
- UW Alert (@uwalert) / X
  - You can see information about active alerts on any of the sites above but sign up to receive alert text messages is available only to UW students, faculty, and staff.
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
- FIFA 2026 | DEA.gov
- DEA Seattle Field Division
- DEA Headquarters
Radio Stations
- Part of the National Public Warning System (NPWS)
  - City of Seattle
    - KIRO-AM 710: KIRO - 710 ESPN Seattle 710 AM Radio – Listen Live & Stream Online
  - City of Lacey
    - KBRD 680 AM: KBRD Radio AM 920 am 680
  - City of Vancouver
    - KBMS 1480 AM: KBMS Radio – KBMS – Service To The Community Is Our Most Important Product
- Part of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) or Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) Network
  - City of Seattle
    - KZOK 102.5 FM: 102.5 KZOK - Seattle’s Rock
    - KJR 950 AM: Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR
    - KQOW 96.9 FM (NPR): KUOW - KUOW News and Information: Seattle's NPR station
    - KOMO 1000 AM or 97.7 FM: KOMO - News Radio 1000 AM Radio – Listen Live & Stream Online
Local News Channels
- City of Seattle
- City of Spokane
  - KXLY: Home - KXLY.com
  - KHQ: Spokane News & Weather | NonStop Local | Nonstop Local News

Transportation (rail, bus, ferry, border crossing)

Rail
- Inter/Intrastate + Cross Border
  - Amtrak: Amtrak Stations in Washington State – US Train Travel Guide
- City of Seattle
  - Sound Transit: Stations | Link light rail stations | Sound Transit
  - Public Transportation Pass: Home | ORCA
Bus
- King County
  - King County Metro: How to ride - King County, Washington
  - King County Metro – Match Information: SEA26 soccer - King County, Washington
- Kitsap County
  - Kitsap Transit: Rider Alerts | Kitsap Transit
- Pierce County
  - Pierce Transit: Catch a Ride to Soccer Tournament Fan Events - Pierce Transit
- Spokane County
  - Spokane Transit: Spokane Transit Authority
Ferry
- Washington State Ferries | WSDOT
Border Crossing
- Know Before You Go: Know Before You Go — North America 2026 Travel Requirements
- Border Crossing Wait Times: Border crossing wait times | WSDOT

Safety and Security Help for Washington Locals

If you are a Washington local, this page will assist you in anticipating and navigating the impacts to your day-to-day during the FIFA World Cup.

Find out more about:

Transportation (road closures, route detours)

Real-time travel data | WSDOT

SEA Updates (security wait times)

Live Checkpoint Wait Times | Port of Seattle

City and County Updates

Seattle Fan Fest
- Seattle Fan Celebrations
Fan Zones
- Fan Zones | Seattle FIFA World Cup 26™
King County
- King County Local – News from the King County Department of Local Services
  - City of Renton: World Cup Prep: Renton Ready to Play | City of Renton
  - City of Seattle: FIFA Men's World Cup 2026 | seattle.gov
Clark County
- City of Vancouver: Experience FIFA World Cup 2026 in Vancouver, Washington
Franklin County
- Tri-Cities: Tri-Cities Official SeattleFWC26 Fan Zone | Visit Tri-Cities
- City of Pasco: Official SeattleFWC26 Fan Zone | Pasco, WA - Official Website
Kitsap County
- Kitsap County DEM – Serving the residents of Kitsap County, WA
  - City of Bremerton: Bremerton Fan Zones & Soccer Watch Parties
Pierce County
- Pierce County Ready | Pierce County, WA - Official Website
  - Puyallup Tribe of Indians: FIFA World Cup 2026™ | Puyallup Tribe
Snohomish County
- World Soccer Tournament 2026 - Snohomish County Sports Commission
  - City of Everett: Official SEATTLEFWC26 Fan Zone | Everett Tourism, WA
Spokane County
- Spokane Summer of Soccer 2026
Thurston County
- Cities of Olympia and Lacey: Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone | Seattle FIFA World Cup 2026
Whatcom County
- City of Bellingham: bellingham.org/fan-zone
Yakima County
- FIFA World Cup 2026 - Yakima Fan Zone! in Yakima

How to Receive Alerts

Statewide
- Alerts | Washington State Military Department - General Information
- Alerts | Washington State Military Department - County Opt In
King County
- ALERT King County - King County, Washington
- King County Emergency News | Latest information on significant events happening in King County, Washington and the central Puget Sound region
Seattle
- AlertSeattle
University of Washington
- UW Alert Blog
- UW Alert | Seattle WA | Facebook
- UW Alert (@uwalert) / X
  - You can see information about active alerts on any of the sites above but sign up to receive alert text messages is available only to UW students, faculty, and staff.
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
- FIFA 2026 | DEA.gov
- DEA Seattle Field Division
- DEA Headquarters
Radio Stations
- Part of the National Public Warning System (NPWS)
  - City of Seattle
    - KIRO-AM 710: KIRO - 710 ESPN Seattle 710 AM Radio – Listen Live & Stream Online
  - City of Lacey
    - KBRD 680 AM: KBRD Radio AM 920 am 680
  - City of Vancouver
    - KBMS 1480 AM: KBMS Radio – KBMS – Service To The Community Is Our Most Important Product
- Part of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) or Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) Network
  - City of Seattle
    - KZOK 102.5 FM: 102.5 KZOK - Seattle’s Rock
    - KJR 950 AM: Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR
    - KQOW 96.9 FM (NPR): KUOW - KUOW News and Information: Seattle's NPR station
    - KOMO 1000 AM or 97.7 FM: KOMO - News Radio 1000 AM Radio – Listen Live & Stream Online
Local News Channels
- City of Seattle
- City of Spokane
  - KXLY: Home - KXLY.com
  - KHQ: Spokane News & Weather | NonStop Local | Nonstop Local News