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?????????????????????????????????????????????????Monday, June 5, 2017
Countdown to Eclipse 2017: Get Ready!
ODOT’s advice: Arrive early / Stay put / Leave late
NASA EDGE Solar #Eclipse2017 Preview-Jun-04-2017
(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregon will be the first state where you can view the total solar eclipse crossing America Monday, August 21.
For about two and half hours, daytime will gradually yield to dusk—and
to darkness for about two minutes—as the moon passes in front of the
sun. ODOT is planning ahead to keep Oregon moving, and we encourage you
to do the same. An estimated 1 million visitors are coming to Oregon to
view this celestial spectacle.
That many people—about a quarter of the state’s entire population—will
have a huge impact on highways, gasoline supplies and other basic needs.
What you do to plan ahead will make or break your eclipse-viewing
experience. Expect delays. Traffic backups are inevitable. Preparation
ensures a good time for visitors and residents alike.
Expect traffic changes. Normal travel paths may be disrupted.
Communities may close streets to through traffic or ban left or right
turns to keep traffic moving, especially around venues with many
visitors.
Be prepared. If traveling, plan for your basic needs such as food,
water, gas for the car and bathroom breaks in case you’re stuck in
traffic.
If friends or family are coming to visit, warn them to #DriveHealthy:
Arrive early, stay put during the eclipse, and leave late afterwards, in
case everyone else jumps on our highways all at once. Remember, all
travelers have a shared responsibility to stay safe.
Stock up early. Food, prescription medications, water and gasoline may
be hard to obtain if you don’t get them early. You’ll be ready and
stores can restock for our visitors.
Do what you can to help. Can you work from home or flex your work
schedule when your local roads are full? Avoid roads being used to get
people in or out of a local event. Ride your bicycle when possible, to
avoid congestion!
Look out for each other. This is a rare opportunity but it brings
potential hazards. We all must do our part to be prepared. You may see
travelers unfamiliar with the area. Be friendly, helpful and patient!
For more information on the eclipse: https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/. To see the eclipse path, view NASA’s video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX7AxZhPrqU.
Source(s): ODOT; Travel Oregon #Eclipse2017