Flight Radar Shows Plane Scanning For Nuclear Devices In San Francisco Ahead Of Super Bowl 60

This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

Radar imaging has surfaced online showing a helicopter’s curious flight path ahead of Super Bowl 60.

The low-flying chopper, commissioned by the National Nuclear Security Administration, has been scanning the Bay Area for nuclear devices this week. 

The San Francisco Department of Emergency Management said last Friday that the flights would take place Monday through Wednesday. The Nuclear Emergency Support Team has a Leonardo AW139 helicopter fitted with radiation sensors, which is being used for the aforementioned purpose. 

Radiation measuring ahead of such a massive event is commonplace. According to the agency’s website, it’s all standard procedure to protect the public health and safety. 

The same thing happened in New Orleans last year. 

“These aerial radiation assessment surveys are a normal and routine part of security and emergency preparedness activities,” officials said then.

You could see the flight path right below:

It appears they’re leaving no margin for error. 

Serious Warning Issued Ahead Of Super Bowl 60

Meanwhile, the U.S. has issued a serious warning that has nothing to do with a nuclear threat. Super Bowl week began with multiple earthquakes in the Bay Area, and authorities have urged folks to take precautions. 

While there’s no safety measure that can provide complete protection from an earthquake, there are things people can do to give themselves a better chance of survival. 

As such, authorities have urged people to do the following in the case of a quake. 

“When shaking starts, DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON to protect yourself.”

As for the game, the New England Patriots will be vying for a seventh Super Bowl win. But a recent prediction from a supercomputer has the Seattle Seahawks winning what could be a tight game. 

The Seahawks’ offense has looked more explosive in the playoffs, but the Patriots’ defense has been incredible, which could make for a real spectacle.