Low-flying helicopters will be scanning New Orleans next week ahead of Super Bowl LIX looking for radioactive hot spots.
The U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA)will conduct the flights over the metro area Sunday through Thursday.
The NNSA will fly a helicopter at relatively low altitude. The flight will happen only during daylight hours, according to the government.
"NNSA’s Nuclear Emergency Support Team (NEST) Aerial Measuring System aircraft will measure expected background radiation as part of standard preparations to protect public health and safety during the event," the agency announced. "These aerial radiation assessment surveys are a normal and routine part of security and emergency preparedness activities."
The NNSA will fly a helicopter at relatively low altitude. The flight will happen only during daylight hours, according to the government.
