A state of emergency has been declared in Niagara Region with thousands of people expected to head there to view the April 8 solar eclipse.
A news release issued by the region said the state of emergency was declared “out of an abundance of caution” by Regional Chair Jim Bradley under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act , effective Thursday, March 28.
The release said residents and visitors to Niagara are welcome to safely enjoy the eclipse on April 8, “and Niagara’s local governments, emergency responders, schools and other organizations have been working together with the province and other key partners to make that possible.”Niagara Region is along the path of totality for the eclipse, making it one of the best places to take in the event.
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