CLEVELAND (WJW) – The total solar eclipse is just about six weeks away, so state leaders are making sure Ohio’s first responders are ready to deal with huge crowds.
“They’re really starting to sit down with their first responders, their communities, their churches and saying, ‘hey, we’re going to have a lot of people here. Let’s start thinking about our signage, our messaging’ and those kinds of things,” said Sima Merick, director of Ohio’s Emergency Management Agency.
While the Cleveland area and Lorain County will be close to the line of totality, about half the state will be in the direct path of the eclipse, which could cause major traffic jams.
It could also increase the demand for cellular phone service, including emergency lines.
Experts recommend packing your patience and maybe some snacks.
“I always keep reminding folks to take a little bit more with you and be prepared,” said Merick.
The skies over Northeast Ohio will go dark on April 8.
Roosevelt Leftwich
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