National Guard to patrol New Orleans for New Year’s a year after deadly attack
About 350 National Guard members will join over 800 law enforcement officials to secure New Orleans' French Quarter during New Year's and Mardi Gras after last year's deadly attack.
- A National Guard deployment in New Orleans, approved by President Trump, will start Tuesday to ensure security for New Year's celebrations following a deadly attack last year, according to officials.
- Approximately 142 Louisiana National Guard members will assist the New Orleans Police Department with road closures during the celebrations, according to the city's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.
- More than 800 law enforcement officials will patrol New Orleans, closing off Bourbon Street to traffic and conducting bag searches, city officials said during a news conference.
- Landry has asked institutions across Louisiana to ring their bells 14 times at 3:15 p.m. on Jan. 4 in honor of those who lost their lives.
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National Guard to patrol New Orleans for New Year’s a year after deadly attack
A National Guard deployment in New Orleans authorized by President Donald Trump will begin Tuesday as part of a heavy security presence for New Year’s celebrations a year after an attack on revelers on Bourbon Street killed 14 people, officials said Monday.
New Orleans to close streets, deploy National Guard for New Year's; 'Not going to take any chances'
City and state officials said Monday that security plans are in place to keep residents and visitors safe during New Year's Eve festivities and the Sugar Bowl, as New Orleans marks one year since the deadly terrorist attack on Bourbon…
National Guard deploying to New Orleans as city marks 1 year since Bourbon Street terror attack
Hundreds of National Guard troops will arrive in New Orleans this week as the city marks one year since the deadly terror attack on Bourbon Street. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis has the latest.
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