The Department of Defense will be conducting training and exercise drills in parts of Philadelphia during the week of Aug. 31 to Sept. 6, the city announced on Saturday.
Philly officials say the drills are part of routine Department of Defense drills in cities across the United States and are not in response to any specific events.
Officials added that the drills are necessary to ensure proper planning and security, especially with the 2026 World Cup coming to the city next year.
“Training exercises of this nature are crucial in preparing Philadelphia to host the world’s 2026 celebrations on its global stage in a safe and appropriate manner,” officials said.
The drills will include interaction between Department of Defense personnel and first-responders, and Philadelphia Police will always be on site for the drills, officials said.
Residents who live near the drills “may experience sights and sounds related to an emergency response,” officials said.
Philly officials will be giving guidance to people in the impacted areas as they occur, they said.