Bartholomew and Van Zandt Counties prepare for solar eclipse with emergency response teams and disaster declarations due to increased population and traffic congestion.

Bartholomew County emergency crews to strategically deploy during eclipse; extra deputies, off-road vehicles, and drones ready to assist, as doubled/tripled community population causes traffic congestion and strain on resources. In Van Zandt County, a disaster declaration from April 5-9 prepares for increased population, road congestion, and potential fuel/food shortages during the solar eclipse on April 8.

April 03, 2024
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