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Douglas County emergency management outlines unified command planning for FIFA 2026; Rock Chalk Park identified as potential team base
Summary
Douglas County emergency management briefed the commission on early unified command planning for FIFA World Cup 2026, describing multi‑agency coordination to address safety, transportation, housing and communications as the Kansas City region prepares to host matches that may generate visitor overflow into Lawrence and the county.
Douglas County emergency management staff presented an early, multi‑agency unified command structure and planning priorities to prepare for FIFA World Cup 2026, warning of both opportunities and significant operational challenges if Kansas City matches lead to visitor overflow into Lawrence and surrounding communities.
Deputy Emergency Management Director John Sepich and Emergency Management Director Robert Panecke described a unified command that brings the city of Lawrence, Douglas County, Explore Lawrence and the University of Kansas together with a steering committee and six planning branches focused on safety and security, public services and infrastructure, housing and lodging, transportation, economic development, and culture and visitor experience. The county’s planning draws on FIFA’s safety and…
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