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The terrorist attack on January 1 left deep scars on New Orleans. Neither the city nor the American public have fully overcome that tragedy, and with the city about to host Super Bowl LIX, lawmakers from both parties are more concerned than ever about security for the event.
On New Year's Day, New Orleans suffered one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in recent times when an ISIS-inspired US Army veteran rammed a truck into a crowd celebrating on the famous Bourbon Street. The attack left 14 dead and numerous injured.
The tragedy caused great concern among the media and authorities, in view of the thousands of fans who will visit the city to take part in the Super Bowl celebrations. With this in mind, a bipartisan group will visit New Orleans on Monday to check the city's security preparations.
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Congress to oversee Super Bowl security
According to Reuters, the House Committee on Homeland Security will visit the site of the attack in New Orleans' famed French Quarter and later oversee the security arrangements at Caesars Superdome, home of Super Bowl LIX.
In a statement to Reuters, Representative Dale Strong (R-Ala.) explained that a group of legislators is planning to visit New Orleans "to ensure federal, state, and local law enforcement are well-prepared to protect Super Bowl LIX spectators and the public in the wake of these heightened threats in the area."
Meanwhile, NFL Chief Security Officer Cathy Lanier assured, in a press conference on Wednesday, that there have been no credible threats to the event's security. However, she made it clear that there will be "thousands" of security personnel in the area from federal, state, and local agencies.
Super Bowl security precautions
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry this week renewed the statewide state of emergency established in the wake of the January 1 attack, saying law enforcement will set up checkpoints around the French Quarter before, during, and after the event.
If the New Year's Day attack proved anything, it's that you should never let your guard down when faced with terrorist threats. Nevertheless, the NFL and all levels of government are working to ensure the safety of fans at one of the nation's most cherished sporting events.