Total Solar Eclipse Spurs Nationwide Preparations and Travel Adjustments

Communities along the eclipse path bolster resources and issue advisories, while the FAA warns of air traffic impacts.

Communities from Texas to Maine are ramping up preparations for the April total solar eclipse, with extra fuel, food, and emergency services.
Schools in several states are closing or switching to remote learning due to expected heavy traffic and disruptions.
The FAA issues a warning for flights, anticipating impacts at hundreds of airports in the eclipse's path, including rerouting and delays.
Eclipse enthusiasts are advised to stay mobile for the best viewing opportunities, despite climatological forecasts favoring clear skies in certain areas.
Carbondale, Illinois, dubbed the 'eclipse crossroads of America,' gears up for its second total solar eclipse in seven years, with extensive local planning.