New Orleans Research Paper
Security for Super Bowl XLVII
On February 3, 2013, the biggest, grandest, most-watched single event in American sports is coming to New Orleans. (Tourism) New Orleans as celebrated plenty of milestones on its slow road to recovery from Hurricane Katrina, but arguably none is bigger than hosting its first Super Bowl since the 2005 storm left the city in shambles. (Kunzelman) As fans prepare to travel to cheer for their favorite teams, the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens arrive in the city and prepare to face off in the 47th Annual Super Bowl championship. Yet, perhaps the biggest preparation for this major event is that of the city itself.
For months, the city of New Orleans has been preparing to ensure the safety of fans, players, and workers during what is arguably the most popular sporting event in the nation. (Hicks) Meanwhile, the city also has a number of festivities …show more content…
based on value of cargo. And the city of New Orleans is surround by body of water such as the Mississippi River, Lake Pontchartrain and Gulf of Mexico. Access to the city by water would not be a challenge for a terrorist attack. A maritime attack towards the city could be very possible. But for the sixteen-law enforcement agencies lead by the U.S. Coast Guard and Harbor Police that are providing maritime safely. (Maritime) As security operations are in place on the lower Mississippi river and safety zone, which extends 300 feet from the East Bank of the Mississippi River from mile marker 94 to mile marker 96. (Maritime) Along with additional safety zones created for this occasion, which run along from Canal Street mile marker 94.5 to mile marker 96.5. (Maritime) These safety zones will also protect people and vessels from hazards associated with the fireworks along the river during these celebrations. (Maritime) This super Bowl will mark the first time multi-agency operation to be conducted for maritime
On February 3, 2013, the biggest, grandest, most-watched single event in American sports is coming to New Orleans. (Tourism) New Orleans as celebrated plenty of milestones on its slow road to recovery from Hurricane Katrina, but arguably none is bigger than hosting its first Super Bowl since the 2005 storm left the city in shambles. (Kunzelman) As fans prepare to travel to cheer for their favorite teams, the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens arrive in the city and prepare to face off in the 47th Annual Super Bowl championship. Yet, perhaps the biggest preparation for this major event is that of the city itself.
For months, the city of New Orleans has been preparing to ensure the safety of fans, players, and workers during what is arguably the most popular sporting event in the nation. (Hicks) Meanwhile, the city also has a number of festivities …show more content…
based on value of cargo. And the city of New Orleans is surround by body of water such as the Mississippi River, Lake Pontchartrain and Gulf of Mexico. Access to the city by water would not be a challenge for a terrorist attack. A maritime attack towards the city could be very possible. But for the sixteen-law enforcement agencies lead by the U.S. Coast Guard and Harbor Police that are providing maritime safely. (Maritime) As security operations are in place on the lower Mississippi river and safety zone, which extends 300 feet from the East Bank of the Mississippi River from mile marker 94 to mile marker 96. (Maritime) Along with additional safety zones created for this occasion, which run along from Canal Street mile marker 94.5 to mile marker 96.5. (Maritime) These safety zones will also protect people and vessels from hazards associated with the fireworks along the river during these celebrations. (Maritime) This super Bowl will mark the first time multi-agency operation to be conducted for maritime