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North Texas county issues disaster declaration ahead of eclipse

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Kaufman County officials expect 200K visitors to view solar eclipse.Disaster declaration issued to deploy extra tools to manage crowds, traffic.At least 8 Texas counties have issued similar disaster declarations. Hotels are fully booked and there's a high demand for porta-potties.

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The Business Journals

Kaufman County braces for 'potential gridlock' from eclipse with disaster declaration

A county east of Dallas expects a "dramatic increase in population" surrounding the April 8 eclipse, WFAA reports, which could hamper police and fire response.

1 month ago·United States

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Phys.org

Texas county issues disaster declaration for solar eclipse, expects 200K people

A North Texas county issued a disaster declaration ahead of the April 8 solar eclipse, warning of traffic and potential gridlock as the celestial event ends.

1 month ago·United Kingdom

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Aristegui Noticias

County in Texas declares disaster state due to eclipse

El Condado de Kaufman espera a más de 200 mil visitantes, el doble de su población, lo que afectaría a garantizarles seguridad por la falta de recursos.

1 month ago

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Spectrum Local News

North Texas county judge issues disaster declaration ahead of solar eclipse

Kaufman County Judge Jakie Allen announced the declaration Wednesday, and it will begin on April 5 and go through April 9.

1 month ago·United States

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NBC Dallas-Fort Worth

Kaufman County issues disaster declaration over traffic worries on eclipse day

Officials in Kaufman County issued a disaster declaration Wednesday ahead of the upcoming total solar eclipse, saying they expect the county's population to double and for traffic to be a major issue.

1 month ago·Fort Worth, United States

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