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Community Response Partner Network: Summer Special Event Preparedness

Stay safe and healthy at special events

• Philadelphia is hosting a series of special events in 2026, including the FIFA World Cup™, America250, and the MLB All-Star Game.
  • These Know Before You Go flyers highlight some ways you can stay safe and healthy this summer when attending an event or spending time in the city. Available in multiple languages!
  • Find more information on FIFA matches, local travel and transit, public safety, city services, and tourism.
  • For helpful resources, major event details, transportation information, and public safety guides, visit: www.phila.gov/2026.
  • Visitors and residents can find the most up to date information by visiting the 2026 Digital Resource Hub.

Learn how to stay safe, healthy, and seek care this summer in Philadelphia below.

Join us for two virtual information sessions:

Learn about extreme heat in Philadelphia and what you can do to prepare and get through the season safely.

Heat Safety Training for Trusted Messengers

• Tuesday, July 14 from 11 am – 12 pm
  • For community leaders, service providers, and educators to learn how to keep clients and neighbors safe.
  • Register at: bit.ly/JulyTMHeatSafety
  • Simultaneous interpretation in Spanish.

Citywide Heat Safety Training

• Thursday, July 9 from 11 am – 12 pm
  • For the general public.
  • Register at: bit.ly/JulyCitywideHeatSafety
  • Simultaneous interpretation available.

Please share these training opportunities with your networks!

Key Health Resources for Special Events in Summer 2026

Protect Yourself and Others

• Wash your hands often and well.
• Skip events if you are not feeling well.
• Cover coughs and sneezes.
• Protect yourself against mosquitoes and ticks.

Stay Cool during Extreme Heat

• Drink water and stay hydrated.
• Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
• Find ways to stay cool, indoors and outside.
• Find more heat safety tips at phila.gov/heat.

Stay Informed about Air Quality

• Poor air quality days are rare in Philadelphia, but they do happen.
• Check the air quality near you in real time at phila.gov/breathephilly.
• Limit time spent outdoors on days when air quality is poor.

When, Where, and How to Seek Care

• Seek medical care when you need it.
• If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.
• Visit an urgent care center for issues that are not emergent.
  • Call ahead to confirm hours and availability.
• Visit a pharmacy for over-the-counter medications.

City Resources for Special Events in Summer 2026

• Check out the resources below for official information about the FIFA World Cup™
  • ReadyPhiladelphia:
    • Text CupPHL to 888-777
    • Get free text alerts from the City on severe weather, mass transit and travel, emergency info, and more.
    • Note: Devices must be registered to a U.S. phone number to receive text alerts.
  • WhatsApp:
    • FIFA 2026 Philadelphia
    • Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management
  • Instagram:
    • City of Philadelphia (@cityofphiladelphia)
    • Philadelphia Office of Special Events (@phillymdoevents)
  • Facebook:
    • Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management (@PhilaOEM)
  • 2026 Access Philly:
    • Apple App Store and Google Play
    • This event discovery app keeps you connected to everything happening across Philadelphia in 2026.
• To find additional important resources and phone numbers to stay safe, healthy, and seek care this summer in Philadelphia, check out this flyer.