Governor Kathy Noble says New York is prepared for eclipse, expects tourism surge in Niagara Falls
April 10, 2024 | WILSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
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Governor Kathy Noble said New York state officials have been preparing for roughly 17 months for the upcoming total solar eclipse and expect a major influx of visitors to viewing sites including Niagara Falls.
"This whole area of totality is happening right here in New York," Noble said on Wilson Anchor News, adding that the event will draw "thousands and thousands" of people who may be visiting the state for the first time. She said the period of totality at many locations will be only about three minutes.
Noble described the state's approach to planning as similar to preparing for a large weather event: emergency teams, ambulance coverage and National Guard support are being readied, she said, and state and local authorities will monitor roads. "We will only have drones watching everything to make sure if there's an accident, a problem already," she said. Noble also advised residents and visitors to carry fuel and water in case they become stuck.
She listed several locations she said would be good for viewing the eclipse, including Jamestown and Buffalo and parts of the North Country, and said roads to popular spots are already congested. Noble said state officials have "been at the table from the beginning," working with local police, county sheriffs and municipal leaders to identify risks and responses.
On the broadcast Noble also shared a personal memory of a past eclipse in 1969 and encouraged listeners to share the experience with family members. The interview closed with light banter about local sports teams and attractions.
The program ended without any formal actions or policy announcements beyond Noble's description of preparedness steps.
"This whole area of totality is happening right here in New York," Noble said on Wilson Anchor News, adding that the event will draw "thousands and thousands" of people who may be visiting the state for the first time. She said the period of totality at many locations will be only about three minutes.
Noble described the state's approach to planning as similar to preparing for a large weather event: emergency teams, ambulance coverage and National Guard support are being readied, she said, and state and local authorities will monitor roads. "We will only have drones watching everything to make sure if there's an accident, a problem already," she said. Noble also advised residents and visitors to carry fuel and water in case they become stuck.
She listed several locations she said would be good for viewing the eclipse, including Jamestown and Buffalo and parts of the North Country, and said roads to popular spots are already congested. Noble said state officials have "been at the table from the beginning," working with local police, county sheriffs and municipal leaders to identify risks and responses.
On the broadcast Noble also shared a personal memory of a past eclipse in 1969 and encouraged listeners to share the experience with family members. The interview closed with light banter about local sports teams and attractions.
The program ended without any formal actions or policy announcements beyond Noble's description of preparedness steps.
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