Canada's Niagara region declares state of emergency ahead of solar eclipse
State of emergency declared in Ontario's Niagara Region due to anticipated influx of visitors for solar eclipse on April 8.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Ontario’s Niagara Region has declared a state of emergency in preparation for the arrival of up to a million visitors for the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8. This eclipse will be the first to touch the province since 1979, and Niagara Falls is deemed one of the prime locations to witness the event. The city is positioned in the path of totality, where the moon will completely obscure the sun for a brief period. Mayor Jim Diodati anticipates record-breaking visitation numbers. The state of emergency declaration enables additional planning resources to manage potential challenges such as heavy traffic, increased demands on emergency services, and likely cell phone network congestion. The solar eclipse will commence on Mexico’s Pacific coast and traverse the United States before concluding in eastern Canada, with most of the continent observing a partial eclipse.