Ready for anything: UBC’s approach to community safety and emergency planning for the summer soccer games

As UBC prepares for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Vancouver, ensuring the safety and smooth operation of campus life is a shared priority. Sam Stephens ( SS ), director of UBC Community Safety , and Hailey Maxwell ( HM ), director of Emergency Management and Continuity Planning , are leading this work. Stephens and his team focus on keeping the campus community safe, while Maxwell leads…