Vermont Public is independent, community-supported media, serving Vermont with trusted, relevant and essential information. We share stories that bring people together, from every corner of our region. New to Vermont Public? Start here.

© 2024 Vermont Public | 365 Troy Ave. Colchester, VT 05446

Public Files:
WVTI · WOXM · WVBA · WVNK · WVTQ · WVTX
WVPR · WRVT · WOXR · WNCH · WVPA
WVPS · WVXR · WETK · WVTB · WVER
WVER-FM · WVLR-FM · WBTN-FM

For assistance accessing our public files, please contact hello@vermontpublic.org or call 802-655-9451.
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Gov. Scott says Vermont is prepared for Monday's total solar eclipse

A group of adults and children look up to the sky with eclipse glasses on.
Eric Gay
/
AP Photo
A group of people watches an annular solar eclipse from San Antonio, Texas, in October 2023. Vermont is expecting at least 100,000 visitors to come to the state to witness the total solar eclipse on Monday — bringing in unusual challenges and concerns. Gov. Phil Scott says the state has been preparing for months.

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.

Find more solar eclipse coverage and resources from Vermont Public here

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.

Have questions, comments or tips? Send us a message.

More eclipse resources

See all of Vermont Public's 2024 eclipse coverage.

Bob Kinzel has been covering the Vermont Statehouse since 1981 — longer than any continuously serving member of the Legislature. With his wealth of institutional knowledge, he answers your questions on our series, "Ask Bob."
Latest Stories