Updated on 06 June 2019
The Situation:
The 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup tournament will take place across nine cities through France beginning Friday 7 June, lasting through Sunday, 7 July. Tournament matches will take place in Paris, Lyon, Montpellier, Rennes, Valenciennes, Le Havre, Grenoble, Reims, and Nice.
Authorities have announced that additional police and military reinforcements will be
deployed across the aforementioned cities to secure stadiums, training grounds, fan zones,
and crowded public areas (e.g. city squares, shopping centers, and public transportation
systems).
Officials also noted that increased rates of petty crime are possible in host cities during the
tournament. Heightened security measures may also prompt associated disruptions (i.e.
exacerbating traffic congestion and crowdedness on public transport) in the coming weeks.
Possible Effects:
Road closures
Increased security/military presence
Larger than normal crowds
Significant traffic delays and detours
Longer wait times at checkpoints
Increased petty crime
Mitigating Factors to Apply:
Adhere to public security orders
Avoid all large crowds
Allow extra time to travel
Take bypasses and highways
Monitor local and social media for updates
Ensure public transportation services are operating normally or if schedules have changed
Enroll in the Safe Traveler program (STEP) to receive warnings from the U.S. Embassy
DISCLAIMER and Hold Harmless
Disclaimer: LSDS gathers information from multiple sources and offers insight and perspective to travelers. Sources cannot be validated for accuracy in every instance. Travelers assume all risk associated with their travel and are responsible for the decisions associated with travel and for their own safety. Users of this reference document agree, to hold harmless LSDS (LLC) its employees and clients associated with any risk or injury incurred during travel.
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