ELYRIA TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WJW) – The list of local communities asking residents to ‘stay home’ during the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse is growing.
Elyria Township in Lorain County posted a message on its website telling residents that while the rare phenomenon is expected to last only a few minutes, the area is anticipating an infiltration of out-of-town guests putting a potential strain on emergency services for several hours.
“It will be crazy especially after the event is over,” warned the Elyria Township Fire Department.
According to the fire department’s message, officials anticipate the ‘most significant problem’ to occur immediately following the eclipse.
“History has shown that most spectators will immediately attempt to leave the area. This event, given good weather, will bring traffic to a crawl. This will increase response times and possibly block our crews from responding to emergencies involving our residents and their homes,” read the fire department’s message.
According to township officials, the department is attempting to add extra manpower.
Officials in Summit County released a similar warning last week and also asked residents to stay home during the event.
Experts suggest that people should stock up on three days worth of food, fuel and water as the increased population could also put a strain on grocery stores, gas stations, and cell phone services.
For more on how to prepare, you can find FOX 8’s complete Total Solar Eclipse coverage, HERE.
fox8.com
Yes, traffic jams will happen. But that last bit of advice is a waaaay over the top.
Elyria Township in Lorain County posted a message on its website telling residents that while the rare phenomenon is expected to last only a few minutes, the area is anticipating an infiltration of out-of-town guests putting a potential strain on emergency services for several hours.
“It will be crazy especially after the event is over,” warned the Elyria Township Fire Department.
According to the fire department’s message, officials anticipate the ‘most significant problem’ to occur immediately following the eclipse.
“History has shown that most spectators will immediately attempt to leave the area. This event, given good weather, will bring traffic to a crawl. This will increase response times and possibly block our crews from responding to emergencies involving our residents and their homes,” read the fire department’s message.
According to township officials, the department is attempting to add extra manpower.
Officials in Summit County released a similar warning last week and also asked residents to stay home during the event.
Experts suggest that people should stock up on three days worth of food, fuel and water as the increased population could also put a strain on grocery stores, gas stations, and cell phone services.
For more on how to prepare, you can find FOX 8’s complete Total Solar Eclipse coverage, HERE.
‘Significant problem’ expected immediately after eclipse
The list of local communities asking residents to ‘stay home’ during the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse is growing.
fox8.com
Yes, traffic jams will happen. But that last bit of advice is a waaaay over the top.
