Multiple state and local authorities gearing up for the Solar eclipse in Oklahoma
State and local authorities are working together to prepare for the moon to totally cover the sun in just over a week.That event is called the solar eclipse and The state and local authorities are preparing for the solar eclipse in Oklahoma, which will occur in just over a week. The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol are coordinating to prepare for the event, which is expected to attract thousands of people to see the full eclipse effect. The Highway Patrol expects an influx of up to 66,000 visitors to the state, with traffic expected to increase significantly. The next time an eclipse will occur until August of 2044, according to NASA. Observers are advised to limit their distractions while driving, and to use multiple communication methods to communicate with others during the event. The eclipse will pass over Oklahoma at 1:44 pm on April 8th and end by 1:51 pm on the same day.
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State and local authorities are working together to prepare for the moon to totally cover the sun in just over a week.
That event is called the solar eclipse and thousands will travel to the state of Oklahoma to see the totality.
The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol are teaming up with multiple local authorities for the eclipse totality that will take place.
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They have some suggestions as thousands of people are coming into town to see the full eclipse effect.
“Request that drivers limit their distractions inside their vehicles and outside. Obviously, don’t stop alongside the highway to take pictures. We are planning there to be a significant increase in visitors for this event. With that being said, expect congestions in areas and have some extra patience,” said Oklahoma Highway Patrol public information officer, Preston Cox.
According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, they expect to see an influx of anywhere between 17,000 to 66,000 visitors coming to the state to watch the solar eclipse.
According to NASA, the next time an eclipse is supposed to happen won’t be until August of 2044.
“We suggest and recommend that everybody come well prepared," said Cox. "As far as medications, groceries, water, and try to prepare for an unforeseen circumstance.”
With that many people traveling to the state for this event, will cellphone service be slowed down?
“We are expecting a heavy increase in population. So that is a possibility where cell service could be lacking in that area.”
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The Oklahoma Highway Patrol suggests that you have multiple ways of communicating with someone besides over the phone or through text.
Let someone know ahead of time where you will be that day.
Deliveries could see delays, along with increased emergency response times. The eclipse is expected to pass over Oklahoma at 1:44 pm and end by 1:51 pm on April 8th.
OHP also gives multiple tips as the eclipse is inching closer.
You should run errands two to three days before the eclipse, be sure to check the weather, don’t take pictures while driving, and watch out for pedestrians.