Canada's Niagara region has declared a state of emergency ahead of a rare total solar eclipse, which is expected to occur on April 8, drawing large crowds to areas in and around the area's popular waterfalls.
The local administration noted in a statement on Thursday (28) that regional president Jim Bradley declared a state of emergency “out of an abundance of caution”.
“Declaring a state of emergency strengthens the tools the region has at its disposal to safeguard the health and safety of residents and visitors and protect our critical infrastructure in any scenario that may arise,” explained a press release from Niagara Region .
The famous waterfall along the Canadian-US border is in the eclipse's path, and many people are renting hotel rooms in advance to experience the phenomenon in one of North America's natural wonders.
Ontario City Mayor Jim Diodati predicted “by far the biggest crowd we’ve ever had” on the Canadian side for the eclipse. Diodati estimated that up to a million people will be there, compared to the 14 million who typically visit the area in an entire year.
The region will also modify some of its programs and services and close some facilities to keep traffic off the roads on April 8.
Source: CNN Brasil
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