Toledo police to increase presence on April 8 ahead of anticipated eclipse traffic
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed an executive order to ensure the state is prepared on April 8. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed an executive order to ensure the state is prepared for the anticipated total solar eclipse on April 8. The state is expected to see up to half a million visitors and has been urged by local law enforcement to keep the area safe. The Toledo Police Department plans to increase its presence throughout the city, with some officers even working overtime hours. The executive order directs all state departments and agencies to be ready and prepared to ensure all Ohioans and visitors' health and safety. Police have issued a warning to the public not to leave valuables visible in their cars during the eclipse's 1-minute and 51 seconds of totality.
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed an executive order to ensure the state is prepared on April 8.
TOLEDO, Ohio — There are five days left until the total solar eclipse, and with the state expected to see as many as half a million visitors, local law enforcement are preparing to keep the area safe.
In response to the rush expected by the eclipse enthusiasts, Ohio's Governor Mike DeWine signed an executive order to assure Ohioans that the state is well-prepared. The state has focused on public safety and state leaders said the plans for the day of the eclipse on April 8 have been carefully considered over the last few years.
The executive order signed by DeWine directs all state departments and agencies to be ready and prepared to ensure the health and safety of all Ohioans and visitors.
Lieutenant Paul Davis with the Toledo Police Department said they have planned to take precautions to ensure traffic flows well.
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He said they will have an increased presence throughout the city, with some officers even scheduled to work overtime hours. Davis said officers will be staged in strategic positions across expressways, throughout downtown Toledo and near different parks and local solar eclipse events.
Toledo leaders do not expect an increase in crime specifically in the 1 minute and 51 seconds of totality but with an estimated 125,000 to 500,000 visitors in the state they are warning the public to be smart.
"Anytime that you come to an event anywhere you need to make sure you take precautions to make sure you and your family are safe, and your vehicles are safe," said Davis. "Don't leave things visible in your car and if you can don't leave anything of value in your car. And if you do make sure it's locked in the truck or glove box where someone can't get to it or they can't see it."
Davis said be aware of your surroundings. If you see something, say something, and contact local authorities.