
‘Emergency Operations Center’ Activated in Ohio Ahead of Solar Eclipse
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday said that the state’s emergency operations center will be activated starting Sunday ahead of the total solar eclipse, which will be visible in much of the United States on Monday, April 8. The governor said in a news conference that as many as 500,000 people might be coming to Ohio to view the eclipse, as portions of the state are within its “path of totality” and will get the best view. “There is no better place to experience the eclipse than in Ohio, the Birthplace of Aviation and the heart of aerospace,” Mr. DeWine said. “While we are confident that our local communities have fully prepared for the influx of spectators, having our Emergency Operations Center at the ready will allow us to immediately respond if any unexpected needs arise.”...
