COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
More than half a million fans are expected to travel to Kansas City this summer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Local and state emergency management agencies are coordinating to establish public safety plans to accommodate the high volume of international travelers.
Jacob Waller of Boone Emergency Management is working with the Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau to coordinate the arrival of fans. Waller said his office is responsible for the strategic alignment of various first responder groups, including fire departments, law enforcement and ambulance services.
Columbia prepares for World Cup crowds with strategic emergency plans
