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"Post-Eclipse Traffic Nightmare: Thousands Stranded on US Highways"
1 year ago•Source: New York Post
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"NY Prepares for 2024 Solar Eclipse Traffic Nightmare and Celestial Event"
Governor Kathy Hochul warns motorists to expect heavy traffic and urges them to pack water, snacks, and patience for Monday's total solar eclipse, which is expected to cause major congestion on at least 30 interstate highways in the path of totality. With as many as 1 million out-of-state visitors expected to flock to New York, the state is treating the event as a major traffic safety concern and advising against pulling over on the roads during the eclipse. The New York Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services is stepping up efforts to ensure public safety, and the Canadian side of Niagara Falls has declared a state of emergency ahead of the influx of eclipse-viewers.
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"Preparing for 2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Tips to Navigate Traffic and Stock Up on Supplies"
Small towns and rural areas along the path of April's total solar eclipse are bracing for huge crowds and disruptions, urging residents and visitors to stock up on groceries, fuel, and provisions, and prepare for traffic delays and potential communication issues. Emergency officials are recommending a "solar eclipse survival bag" with a mobile phone, charger, maps, and compass, while schools in several states are closing or switching to remote learning. Tourism and community leaders are taking measures to avoid a repeat of the chaos experienced during the 2017 eclipse, including trucking in extra fuel and port-a-potties, issuing disaster declarations, and preparing for an influx of visitors at airports and on the water.
"States Gear Up for 2024 Solar Eclipse Traffic Chaos and Safety Precautions"
States along the path of the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8 are preparing for potential traffic chaos, with agencies recalling the congestion of the 2017 eclipse. Indiana is limiting construction, and the state police will have every trooper working, while Texas is expecting a temporary population surge and planning for potential incidents. Concerns include aggressive driving, fire hazards, and traffic congestion, as millions are expected to travel to witness the rare astronomical event.
"Preparing for the Unique 2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Tips and Interactive Map"
The April 8 total solar eclipse will be visible along a strip of North America, and those outside the path of totality are advised to plan ahead for clear skies. Weather will be crucial, with Mexico and Texas offering the best odds of sunny conditions. Eclipse chasers recommend making the event part of a vacation to mitigate disappointment if weather doesn't cooperate. Cities and towns along the eclipse path are hosting watch parties and activities, with Niagara Falls and Waco, Texas among the locations expecting large crowds. Various unconventional viewing options, including cruises, flights, amusement parks, and zoos, are also available for those seeking a unique experience.