USA Louisiana governor declares state of emergency for New Orleans
Following the car attack on a crowd in New Orleans, the governor of Louisiana has declared a state of emergency for the city and upcoming major events there. "The state of emergency declaration is vital as it allows us to quickly get additional supplies in place to ensure the safety of the people," Governor Jeff Landry wrote on the news platform X, where he shared the declaration on Wednesday (local time).
02.01.2025, 09:02
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According to the statement, the aim is to be able to respond quickly with orders such as evacuations and also request assistance at US federal level in the event of disasters involving loss of life or severe damage. The move comes in light of upcoming events in New Orleans in particular.
Early on New Year's morning, a man in a pick-up truck crashed into celebrating passers-by in the popular French Quarter nightlife district of the southern metropolis. At least 15 people died and 35 were injured.
Under strict security precautions, the "Sugar Bowl" originally planned for New Year's Day was to be held on Thursday. Traditionally held in New Orleans, the football game attracts tens of thousands of people from all over the country every year.
The city also hosts the Super Bowl on February 9. The NFL final also coincides with the start of the carnival season, which reaches its climax in the southern metropolis at the beginning of March with the famous Mardi Gras parades - another major event that brings thousands and thousands of residents and tourists to the streets every year.
