GNYHA is providing this weekly update to support members during the FIFA tournament and other special events impacting the New York City metropolitan area this June and July. It offers key contacts, a list of major events, and information updates.
Key Contacts
The GNYHA duty officer is available 24/7 for any unmet needs and emergencies that arise this week.
- Andrew Dahl (646-581-3538, adahl@gnyha.org) is the current duty officer
NYC Emergency Operations Center Staffing
GNYHA will staff the NYC Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and have direct contact with City, State, and Federal agencies on the dates and times below. Members should contact the listed GNYHA staffer(s) for any inquiries and needs.
| Date | EOC Staffing Times* | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| July 2 | 1:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Heat Emergency Response |
Andrew Dahl
646-581-3538 |
| July 3 | 1:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Heat Emergency Response |
Lisa Fenger
347-501-2802 |
| July 4 | 8:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.
Heat Emergency Response America250 Celebrations, Sail250 |
Lisa Fenger until 3:30 p.m.
Andrew Dahl after 3:30 p.m. |
| July 5 | 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
FIFA Round of 16 teams TBD start: 4:00 p.m. |
Lisa Fenger
347-501-2802 |
*Staffing times may be adjusted due to unexpected developments. GNYHA will send Sit Stat alerts to update emergency managers on any developments.
America 250, FIFA Fanfests & Other Special Events
Official FIFA-sponsored fanfests and other major special events occurring in New York and New Jersey this week are listed below.
| Dates | Location | Venue Name |
|---|---|---|
| July 2, July 5–19 | Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn Fan Zone–Brooklyn Bridge Park |
| June 29–July 2 | Staten Island, NY | Staten Island Fan Zone–SIUH Community Park (FerryHawks Stadium) |
| July 3–July 19 | Brooklyn, NY | House of Goal, Industry City |
| July 3 | Paterson, NJ | Flag Cities 2026 FIFA Watch Party |
| July 3 | Manhattan, NY | Swift/Kelce Wedding–Madison Square Garden |
| July 3 | Brooklyn, NY | 2026 Friday Night Fireworks–Coney Island Boardwalk |
| July 4 | New York Harbor | United States Navy Events
Events are expected in New York Harbor in addition to a substantial aerial show. |
| July 4 | New York Habor | 50th Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Show-Brooklyn Bridge, Hudson River, East River |
| July 4 | Wantagh, NY | Fireworks Spectacular–Jones Beach |
| July 5 | East Meadow, NY | Eisenhower Park Aviation Event (United States Navy) |
| July 5–6 | Wantagh, NY | United States Navy Air Show–Jones Beach |
| July 6–19 | New York, NY | Manhattan Fan Zone–Rockefeller Center |
| July 9 | New York Harbor | Five Sisters Cup Tall Ship Race (launching to Boston) |
Information Updates
- The US Navy Medical Command is activated at the Javits Center for any hospital inquires for members of service. Our website includes additional contact information. (Login/registration required for access.)
- New York City will receive additional emergency medical services (EMS) support from July 3 to July 9 in the form of 50 extra ambulances. 911-receiving facilities may see patients presenting from out-of-state EMS providers through American Medical Response.
- The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning. The NYC Department of Homelessness Services has activated a Code Red. GNYHA will staff the NYC EOC during peak energy usage hours.
- Additional resources for special summer events and FIFA are available on the GNYHA FIFA World Cup and Special Events website.