Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration recently released safety tips and resources for the upcoming solar eclipse in Pennsylvania, set to occur on April 8. Nearly 435,000 Pennsylvanians live in the path of totality, with Crawford, Erie, Mercer, and Warren counties being the most impacted.
Multiple Pennsylvania departments, including PennDOT, PEMA, PSP, PTC, and DCNR, are actively preparing for the event. PTC will ensure all lanes of traffic to and from Erie on I-79 remain open, while PSP will work to remove disabled vehicles and post troopers at exits.
PennDOT has created an event-specific 511PA page to assist drivers in finding different routes to Erie. Safety tips for driving during the eclipse include planning ahead, turning on headlights, and refraining from taking photos or videos while driving.
Popular locations to watch the eclipse in Pennsylvania include Presque Isle State Park, Erie Bluffs State Park, Pymatuning State Park, and Maurice K. Goddard State Park. Viewers are advised to bring solar-safe glasses, water, snacks, appropriate clothing, sunscreen, bug repellent, and any necessary medications.
PEMA Director Randy Padfield emphasizes the importance of planning ahead and minimizing unnecessary travel on the day of the eclipse. For real-time traffic updates during the event, residents are encouraged to follow PennDOT news updates and regional Facebook groups.
abc27 news will provide updates on the solar eclipse as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for further details and make sure to stay safe during this exciting celestial event in Pennsylvania.
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