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New Orleans Attack Raises Questions on Security Preparedness

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New Orleans Attack Raises Questions on Security Preparedness

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  • A **confidential security report** five years ago highlighted vulnerabilities on Bourbon Street to **vehicular ramming** attacks.
  • The report, prepared in **November 2019**, warned that existing **bollards** were ineffective and recommended immediate repairs.
  • The recent attack resulted in **14 fatalities** and numerous injuries, igniting discussions about the adequacy of security measures.
  • Police clarified that the city had begun replacing barriers in **November** but did not foresee the attack's method of operation.
  • Officials face scrutiny over whether they acted on **previous warnings** and if more preventive measures could have been implemented.

Read more at The New York Times

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