April 8 Solar Eclipse will totally cover McCurtain County

[Chief Sapulpa]

Even though Oklahoma only has a small corner of the state in the path of totality, the state "is expected to receive an influx of anywhere from 17,000 to 66,000 visitors to watch the solar eclipse," reads an announcement from Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Officials there are warning residents "the large influx of visitors to southeastern Oklahoma could overwhelm and backup the area's road systems," including two-lane highways passing through small towns.

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/OKDPS/bulletins/38b0054

 

[chuter]

Here are some ways to plan ahead:

• Schedule errands and appointments two to three days before the eclipse.
• Fill up gas tanks.
• Buy and stock up on groceries.
• Have several forms of communication, not only cellular.
• Be sure to check the weather.
• If traveling to the area, arrive early; stay put; and leave late.

Sounds like either good advice for every day, or get ready for the pockyclipse.