Pennsylvania agencies offer safety tips to enjoy upcoming solar eclipse [Video]

PENNSYLVANIA, USA — The upcoming total solar eclipse is less than a month away, and agencies across Pennsylvania are sharing tips to make sure all residents can enjoy it safely.

The eclipse will reach the Commonwealth around 2 p.m. on April 8. No matter where you are in Pennsylvania, you will likely be impacted.

“Pennsylvania is lucky to be one of only 13 states in the path of totality for this eclipse, bringing residents and visitors a unique viewing opportunity in our own backyard. The high number of expected visitors is an opportunity to showcase our state and also requires partnership among state agencies and travelers alike,” said PennDOT secretary Mike Carroll. “We are coordinating across agencies as well as with local governments and regional organizations to plan for the likelihood of traffic congestion that day with an emphasis on safety for …