nd while those estimates are likely extremely exaggerated, it is certainly true more people will be out and about on that day simply because most schools will be out that day. Many employers will be giving their workers the day off and there will be tourists.
Will they be here?
Probably not as many as will be around Russellville, where NASA has established an eclipse base camp of sorts and will be broadcasting live
The length of totality will be also the greatest in and around Pope County, while North of the River is looking at more like three minutes of total eclipse.
NASA estimates that Pope County will get an additional 100,000 visitors, so that’s a lot of people. Hope they all enjoy Feltner’s as much as everyone else does!
As for here, Pulaski County issued some tips for how to handle April 8 locally and there’s some sage advice.
First, “traffic will be heavy and lines for local services such as restaurants, gas stations, grocery, and retail stores maybe longer than usual.”
So doing those things in advance would be super helpful, especially for those who don’t like to stand in line.
If you have standing appointments like doctor’s visits and such, get them in the week before as people are expected to start arriving Friday, April 5.
It would also be helpful to have groceries and supplies on hand, as well as any prescriptions, while also making sure you have gas in your car. Or at least a full charge for the EV folks.
The county also said, “ If you regularly use cash or want some on hand, consider visiting your local bank or ATM before,” the Friday before the eclipse as ATMs might have limited supplies of paper money.
Cellular phone service might also be disrupted that day with the sheer number of people. Think how your phone doesn’t always work as well at a Razorbacks game, and you’ll get the idea.
The county also said that eclipse would be a good time to come up with an emergency plan and have a “go bag” packed with essentials, just to prepare for a future emergency.
There’s plenty of local activities scheduled for that weekend as well, but, truth be told, the experience will be the same in your yard as the eclipse will be everywhere. Just make sure you eclipse glasses on and if you don’t have any, the library has them available for free. You can also buy them at the grocery store or Walmart or Target or just about anywhere. Even church!
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The state expects 1.5 million visitors to Arkansas for the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, that is now less than three weeks away.
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nd while those estimates are likely extremely exaggerated, it is certainly true more people will be out and about on that day simply because most schools will be out that day. Many employers will be giving their workers the day off and there will be tourists.
Will they be here?
Probably not as many as will be around Russellville, where NASA has established an eclipse base camp of sorts and will be broadcasting live
The length of totality will be also the greatest in and around Pope County, while North of the River is looking at more like three minutes of total eclipse.
NASA estimates that Pope County will get an additional 100,000 visitors, so that’s a lot of people. Hope they all enjoy Feltner’s as much as everyone else does!
As for here, Pulaski County issued some tips for how to handle April 8 locally and there’s some sage advice.
First, “traffic will be heavy and lines for local services such as restaurants, gas stations, grocery, and retail stores maybe longer than usual.”
So doing those things in advance would be super helpful, especially for those who don’t like to stand in line.
If you have standing appointments like doctor’s visits and such, get them in the week before as people are expected to start arriving Friday, April 5.
It would also be helpful to have groceries and supplies on hand, as well as any prescriptions, while also making sure you have gas in your car. Or at least a full charge for the EV folks.
The county also said, “ If you regularly use cash or want some on hand, consider visiting your local bank or ATM before,” the Friday before the eclipse as ATMs might have limited supplies of paper money.
Cellular phone service might also be disrupted that day with the sheer number of people. Think how your phone doesn’t always work as well at a Razorbacks game, and you’ll get the idea.
The county also said that eclipse would be a good time to come up with an emergency plan and have a “go bag” packed with essentials, just to prepare for a future emergency.
There’s plenty of local activities scheduled for that weekend as well, but, truth be told, the experience will be the same in your yard as the eclipse will be everywhere. Just make sure you eclipse glasses on and if you don’t have any, the library has them available for free. You can also buy them at the grocery store or Walmart or Target or just about anywhere. Even church!