Eclipse viewing glasses, 2024
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Cameron, Chantal
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Two pairs of eclipse viewing glasses from Niagara Region, for use on the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse. The glasses are attached to an information sheet about how to use the glasses and a warning about the potential eye damage that can occur if the sun is viewed without protective glasses.
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The Niagara Region preemptively declared a state of emergency for the eclipse on April 8, 2024. Niagara Falls is a popular tourist destination that was in the path of totality and over a million visitors were anticipated for the eclipse. There were concerns that the large number of visitors could overwhelm traffic, emergency services, and cellphone networks. By declaring a state of emergency these potential problems could be addressed quickly and efficiently. In the end over 200,000 people came to Niagara to view the eclipse, just a fraction of the number anticipated.
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