Heightened Security for New Orleans' First New Year Since Bourbon Street Attack

The U.S. National Guard has deployed to New Orleans ahead of New Year's Eve. This marks the first celebration since a truck attack on Bourbon Street last January 1st. That incident killed 14 people. City officials are still working on permanent security upgrades. For now, the Guard will assist local police. Their presence aims to prevent violence and ensure public safety. The additional personnel will focus on the French Quarter. This historic district, which includes Bourbon Street, attracts large crowds on New Year's Eve.