CISA Issues New Guide to Strengthen Emergency Preparedness at Stadiums and Arenas
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CISA releases a guide to help stadiums and arenas prepare for disruptions in energy, water, communications, and transportation, based on lessons from past events like the FIFA World Cup and Olympics.
Source: Homeland Security Today
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released the Venue Guide for Mitigating Dependency Disruptions, a new resource designed to strengthen the resilience of public gathering venues. This guide provides stadium and arena owners and operators with baseline strategies to mitigate the consequences of potential disruptions to four critical lifeline sectors—including Energy, Water and Wastewater Systems, Communications, and Transportation. ailored for major public gathering events- such as FIFA World Cup 2026, America 250, and 2028 Summer Olympics, the guide draws on lessons learned from recent disruptions at high-profile public gathering sports and entertainment facilities across the U.S. and internationally. Full Story