Be Ready for Erie's Total Eclipse
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Wesleyville
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Mon, Mar 18 @ 9:26am
Description
Please note: Erie is set to experience a Total Solar Eclipse on April 8th. The partial eclipse is expected to commence at 2:02pm, with totality occurring between 3:16 and 3:19pm, followed by the return of daylight at 4:40pm.
This event promises heightened activity in our community. The County anticipates hundreds of thousands of visitors flocking to the region on the day of the Eclipse. Consequently, residents should brace for significantly heavier traffic leading up to the event and expect hours of standstill immediately afterward. In particular, Buffalo Road and Shannon/Station Road in Wesleyville are likely to witness bumper-to-bumper backups. It's advisable for residents to view the eclipse from their homes, or consider walking or biking to Wesleyville Memorial Park for the 'Total Eclipse of the Park' event (details available on our SavvyCitizen calendar).
Residents are urged to stock up on essentials before April 8th.
Here are some safety guidelines to follow:
- Avoid looking directly at the sun. Certified eclipse glasses are a must to shield your eyes from its harmful rays. Regular sunglasses won't suffice. Opt for ISO certified eclipse glasses (labeled ISO 12312-2 or ISO 12312:2015) or make a pinhole projector. For safe viewing tips from the AAS, click here.
- Refrain from taking photographs of the eclipse, and avoid using binoculars or telescopes without appropriate equipment and filters.
- Keep a close eye on children during the eclipse to ensure they keep their eclipse glasses on and refrain from looking directly at the sun.
- Stay vigilant of your surroundings, as the sudden darkness during a total solar eclipse can cause disorientation and confusion.
- Prepare for fluctuations in temperature and weather conditions during the eclipse.
- Adhere to any safety instructions or guidelines issued by local authorities or event organizers.
- Plan your viewing location in advance and aim to arrive early to dodge crowds and traffic snarls.
- Have a contingency plan for transportation and communication in case of emergencies. Expect heavy traffic and large crowds along the path of totality, so allocate ample time to reach your destination.
- Show respect for local communities and the environment during the eclipse.
For traffic information the day of, use https://www.511pa.com/
For more information on what is going on around the region, check out https://www.visiterie.com/eclipseerie-2024/.
This notification was posted by Wesleyville. Wesleyville is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
