NFL and FEMA Partner to Designate Stadiums as Disaster Response Hubs

The initiative aims to better prepare communities for emergencies by utilizing NFL venues as shelters and command centers.

The NFL and FEMA have launched a strategy to use NFL stadiums as 'Mission Ready Venues' for disaster response and recovery.
This initiative recognizes the potential of large sports venues to serve as emergency shelters, temporary hospitals, and command centers.
Initial designations include MetLife Stadium, Lumen Field, Acrisure Stadium, and Raymond James Stadium, with SoFi Stadium under review.
The program aims to improve preparedness and coordination, addressing past challenges seen during events like Hurricane Katrina.
Stadiums will undergo assessments to determine their capabilities, with designations lasting five years and requiring annual check-ins.