Kendall County Judge Shane Stolarczyk has issued a disaster declaration ahead of the total solar eclipse on April 8 due to an anticipation of an influx of visitors that will impact local resources.
Large crowds of people ‘will pose a severe threat to the public health and safety of the citizens of Kendall County,’ county judge saysFILE - The moon covers the sun during a total solar eclipse Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, in Cerulean, Ky. On April 8, 2024, the sun will pull another disappearing act across parts of Mexico, the United States and Canada, turning day into night for as much as 4 minutes, 28 seconds. “This rare event ...
“There is a potential for significant impact to Kendall County such as gas, food, and safety.”“Extraordinary measures must be taken to prevent the threat and potential widespread damage, injury, and/or loss of life or property in Kendall County, Texas posed by the increased demand for emergency and governmental services.”Enacting the declaration in advance activates the county’s emergency management plan to take lifesaving precautions and authorizes more aid if needed.