Gov. Phil Scott says the state is prepared to deal with a massive influx of visitors for Monday's solar eclipse.
Scott says his emergency management team has spent months planning for the eclipse. They expect at least 100,000 visitors to come to Vermont by Monday.
"Think of this as peak foliage weekend on steroids."Gov. Phil Scott
Scott says the state is working with wireless cell carriers to ensure there's enough capacity Monday. He says they've also been helping gas stations prepare to deal with a significant increase in demand.
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The governor is urging Vermonters to understand that the eclipse is likely going to pose a handful of unusual challenges.
"Vermonters should expect a lot of traffic this weekend through Monday and possibly Tuesday, so please plan accordingly and use common sense," Scott says. "Think of this as peak foliage weekend on steroids."
The governor plans to watch the eclipse at the E.F. Knapp State Airport in Berlin.
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More eclipse resources
- See our eclipse liveblog for the latest updates.
- Watch our half-hour educational TV special, "Path to Totality."
- See our interactive map of the eclipse path.
- Plan for road closures around the state.
- Get updates on the weather forecast for Monday.
- Emergency management officials share travel and communication tips.
- Where to find eclipse glasses.
- Learning guides for preK-12 educators.
- Details on our live event in St. Johnsbury and other events around the state.
See all of Vermont Public's 2024 eclipse coverage.
