New Orleans boosts security for Super Bowl Week following January terrorist attack
buffalonews.com — February 3, 2025, 09:00 PM UTC
New Orleans is preparing for a safe Super Bowl Week, one month after a terrorist attack on Bourbon Street that killed 14 people. Enhanced security measures include road closures, barricades, and increased police presence throughout the city. Authorities have collaborated with federal and local agencies to strengthen security since the January 1 incident. Nearly 700 Homeland Security employees, 450 FBI agents, and 350 National Guard troops will support local law enforcement. An executive order has established an enhanced security zone in the French Quarter. Officials express confidence in the safety measures in place as the city hosts its 11th Super Bowl.