The City of New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (NOHSEP) is urging residents to prepare for extremely cold weather, expected to begin overnight Sunday, Jan. 19, and continue through Wednesday, Jan. 22. Hard freeze conditions are possible, along with Cold Weather Advisories or Extreme Cold Warnings.

Today, the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), New Orleans Police Department (NOPD), City of New Orleans, and the Louisiana Governor’s Office provided updates on the New Year’s Day incident that resulted in 15 deaths including the perpetrator, and at least 35 injuries. The City continues to extend thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families and will provide updates on resources as they become available.

The Blood Center (TBC) is calling on the community to donate blood following this morning’s terrorist attack in the French Quarter. During the holiday season, donations typically decline due to busy schedules, allowing regional inventory levels to fall below optimal levels.  Emergency blood drives are being organized. See below for locations and hours of operation.

This information was created by Crime Survivors NOLA. Our book and website guide was created by New Orleans area crime survivors, to help others after violence.

Know that our hearts are with you, and we understand how overwhelming this time can be

Please check this webpage for regular updates: 
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The City of New Orleans today announced that City Hall will be closed to the public on Thursday, January 2, to minimize traffic disruptions in the vicinity of City Hall. City services will remain open virtually. Emergency personnel will operate as normal.

City Hall will resume normal business hours on Friday, Jan. 3, at 8 a.m.

The City of New Orleans today continues to update residents in the aftermath of the New Year’s Day incident that resulted in multiple deaths and injuries. To view today’s press conference, click here.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating a mass casualty incident, which took place in New Orleans on Bourbon and Canal Streets at approximately 3:15 a.m. today, as a terrorist attack. As a result of this incident, the Allstate Sugar Bowl has been rescheduled for Thursday, Jan. 2, 3 p.m.

In the aftermath of the mass casualty incident on January 1, 2025, families trying to locate loved ones in New Orleans are urged to use the following resources: 

If you are: 

1. Seeking information on a missing person 
2. Report a missing person, or 
3. Request resources related to displacement from homes or hotels 

Families of victims arriving at the University Medical Center (UMC) are being asked to go to the UMC Conference Center on the 1^st Floor, across from Tower 2, which is the midpoint of the hospital.

The 8^th District is currently working a mass casualty incident involving a vehicle that drove into a large crowd on Canal and Bourbon Street at approximately 3:15 AM. 

This is an active scene. Stay off of Bourbon from Canal to Dumaine and from Royal to Dauphine.