re: Passing through NOLA with the family, is it ok to stay a day or two?

My advice is to stay where other people are. Don’t be walking down streets or alleys where you’re the only person. Also, park your car in a garage and not a lot.

You’ll probably be fine, but the surge in crime is definitely real. I don’t feel uncomfortable when I go out, but I’m also very aware and cognizant of the fact that anything can happen.