A Texas county issued a state of emergency as it prepares for a surge in tourism ahead of the total solar eclipse.
Bell County is preparing for a tourism surge that could strain first responders, food and the cellular network.
Elizabeth Butler , 11, her brother Bryan, 10, and mother Marie take a peek of the early stage of the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14, 2023, at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas. A Texas county has issued a state of emergency ahead of the April 8 eclipse as it prepares for a surge in tourism.Editor’s note: This story is part of The Dallas Morning News’ coverage of the 2024 total solar eclipse.
A small Texas county issued a state of emergency this week as it prepares for a surge in tourism ahead of theBell County officials say they expect severe traffic congestion, fuel shortages and strains on first responders, hospitals, food, grocery stores and the cellular network beginning days before the April 8 eclipse.
As part of the declaration, property owners are required to register with the Bell County Emergency Management Office if they plan to host parties with more than 50 people. Owners must provide the county a site layout and ensure guests have adequate bathrooms, waste disposal and wastewater solutions.Registration will provide public safety officials and first responders with information when roads and highways are congested, the county said.
Many of those visitors will gravitate to big cities such as Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin and San Antonio, but some smaller towns are preparing for tourists, as well.— to witness the eclipse, and the city has been preparing for them for the past year.
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