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The England national football team will conduct tornado evacuation drills at its base camp during the 2026 North American World Cup.
The UK's "The Sun" reported on the 20th (Korean time) that "the England squad is undergoing evacuation training due to concerns that their accommodation could be damaged by a tornado."
The England national team, led by manager Thomas Tuchel, will hold a pre-tournament training camp in Florida, USA, before arriving at the Kansas City base camp on June 13.
During the tournament, the England national team will stay at the "Inn at Meadow Brook" hotel located near Kansas City. The nightly rate is 260 pounds (approximately 520,000 won). The issue lies in the hotel's location. This area falls within the so-called "Tornado Alley," where tornadoes frequently occur. In particular, Kansas is the second most dangerous region in the United States for the frequency of powerful tornadoes. Even on the 18th, a storm accompanied by 160 km/h winds swept through the area, causing power outages in residential neighborhoods near the hotel.
The media reported that "security officials from the Football Association plan to lead training on how to handle hazardous environments if necessary. The code of conduct for the squad, including captain Harry Kane, includes evacuation procedures in the event of a tornado."
A hotel official explained, "If the alarm siren sounds, guests must evacuate to the bathroom, avoiding the windows." A Football Association official also stated, "While the probability of a direct tornado strike is slim, we must prepare for any contingency." The official added, "The security team has discussed evacuation procedures with the hotel and will convey them to the squad and staff."
Additionally, extensive measures will be taken to improve the poor room conditions at the hotel in question. Following a flood of guest complaints that the beds were too hard and soundproofing was inadequate, the Football Association has decided to completely replace all bedding in cooperation with sleep experts.
The squad will be issued "sleep kits" containing special mattress toppers tailored to individual body types and cooling pillows. To adapt to the unfamiliar environment, players will also bring their own blankets and family photos from home.
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