NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — With hundreds of thousands expected to fly into New Orleans for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, city leaders are making it clear safety is their top concern. "The conversations that they sport, venue risk managers, law enforcement are having at this time are ensuring a safe and enjoyable fan experience," James DeMeo, security expert said. "Obviously, we're looking at an international mega superstar." Along with additional police presence, the New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness will start up the city's emergency operations. Taylor Swift gives a local 11-year old “Swiftie” her autographed hat There are different rules for those with and without tickets. If you don't have a ticket, there are still ways you can get your hands on Eras Tour merchandise. At Champions Square on Oct. 22-23 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., all fans are welcome to buy merchandise, regardless of whether or not they have a ticket. Then, Oct. 25-27, also 10 a.m to 8 p.m., the Smoothie King Center will invite all fans to shop Eras Tour merchandise as well. Non-ticketed fans will not have access to Champions Square or the Caesars Superdome Perimeter on concert days. Mike Hoss with ASM Global says those with tickets will have opportunities to buy merchandise inside the Superdome, but suggests utilizing the early buying opportunities. Friendship bracelets baked into New Orleans Taylor Swift cookies "There are merchandise available inside the stadium, 102 hundred level atriums, 304 hundred level, as well as the terrace," Hoss said. "Superdome gates open at 4:30 p.m., the show begins at 6:45 p.m. No tickets will be sold at the stadium." Homeland Security is asking residents to report any suspicious activity to public safety officials. "See something, say something. Let somebody know in a position of authority that something doesn't seem or sense right to you," DeMeo said. City leaders are currently working on rules surrounding "Taylor Gating." Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts: Public officials urge Gov. Landry to halt homeless encampment displacement ahead of Taylor Swift concert Elon Musk offers voters $1 million a day to sign petition. Is that legal? Surfer dies after being struck, impaled by swordfish Beyond the Jersey: The Baseball Bat Bros Why are sugarcane fields burned?