Travis County Judge declares local disaster for April 8 solar eclipse, expecting large crowds and increased strain on resources.
Travis County Judge Andy Brown issued a local disaster declaration ahead of the April 8 total solar eclipse, expecting extremely large crowds, increased traffic, and strain on first responders, hospitals, and roads. The declaration enables additional safety measures and requires event hosts with over 50 attendees to notify officials. Travis County expects its population to potentially double during the eclipse.
March 08, 2024
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