A view of Niagara Falls, Ont. is shown on Friday, March 29, 2024 in a photo taken in Niagara Falls, N.Y. Ontario's Niagara Region has declared a state of emergency as it readies to welcome up to a million visitors for the solar eclipse in early April.
Surge of eclipse chasers expected in Niagara FallsWith Ontario's Niagara Region in the path of totality for the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, communities and businesses are preparing for a surge in tourists.The mayor of Niagara Falls, Ont., says a state of emergency declared in the region is a precautionary measure ahead of an expected large influx of people coming to observe the total solar eclipse.
Officials say they are concerned the large number of people could overwhelm traffic, emergency services and cellphone networks. He added the declaration signals to visitors that they should be "mindful of the situation" and come prepared.
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