NEW ORLEANS, La. (Louisiana First) — Division of Homeland Safety Secretary Kristi Noem met with Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry and New Orleans Police Division Captain Lejon Roberts on Monday morning to debate safety preparations for the upcoming Tremendous Bowl LIX in New Orleans.

As a part of the go to, officers additionally acknowledged the victims of the New Yr’s Day terror assault with a second of silence on the memorial web site within the French Quarter.

Honoring Victims of the Assault

DHS Secretary Noem, Gov. Landry, and New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell gathered on the nook of Bourbon Road and Canal Road to pay respects to these affected by the tragedy.

Following a stroll down Bourbon Road, the officers spoke with the media about safety measures and preparedness for the Tremendous Bowl.

“At the moment, it is an honor for me to be right here with the governor and the mayor in New Orleans,” Noem mentioned.

Gov. Landry expressed continued help for victims and their households, stating, “Our hearts exit to the victims, their households. We’ve been working diligently to make it possible for people who have been injured on this tragedy proceed to be cared for, in addition to the households.”

Mayor Cantrell emphasised the significance of collaboration in strengthening safety: “Having the secretary right here not solely paying respect to the victims and their households but additionally how now we have labored collectively to make it possible for we’re hardening our targets, that now we have a unified command, [and] the communication has been stellar.”

Bipartisan Assist and Safety Measures

Earlier than Gov. Landry’s arrival, U.S. Rep. Dale Sturdy of Alabama spoke concerning the bipartisan effort to make sure security in New Orleans.

“It’s nonetheless touching. This isn’t my first time to be right here. That is my second, and I am undecided concerning the different members, however I am telling you proper now, it’s unbelievable—and this might occur in any state, any metropolis,” Sturdy mentioned.

Authorities have confirmed that an enhanced safety zone shall be in impact from Feb. 5-10, stretching from Canal Road to St. Ann Road. Safety measures will embrace:

• Checkpoints in any respect entry factors.
• Bag coverage enforcement for these coming into the zone.

Officers are urging residents and guests to stay conscious of safety protocols forward of the Tremendous Bowl to make sure a secure occasion.

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