Plan for longer travel times!  Pack extra snacks and water as traffic will be much slower than usual.  Be aware of distracted drivers and attempt to get to your viewing destination 1-2 hours prior to the start of the eclipse.  Spectators typically depart after totality is reached.  Consider cancelling all after school activities as traffic will likely be congested hours after the eclipse.

If hosting a viewing event, be sure to have emergency personnel on standby as emergency routes may be blocked.

If it's cloudy, it will still get dark. VERY dark!  Because the cloud cover is already blocking some of the sun's light, the effect of a cloudy day will create an even darker experience for viewers. 

 If hosting a viewing event, be sure to have your spectators safely seated prior to totality to avoid people moving around during darkness.

Walk the grounds NOW to be sure you have a good vantage point for viewing.

Lighting - Be sure to disable all photo-sensitive lighting so that lights don't turn on and affect the viewing

Have ample parking and restrooms available.

Have emergency personnel on stand-by.

Reach out to your local library as a partner.

Have fun with it!  Eclipse themed food, music, souvenirs, and education stations. How can we get students involved in hosting? 

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Check out Solar Eclipse Across America for more planning and safety resources