Volunteers will be pre-deployed for public safety and readiness
For more eclipse info visit Wnywilds.com/2024-eclipse
From Belfast Chief Jeffery Chamberlain,
On April 8th, 2024, a total eclipse will be present in our area, the best visibility and longest duration of totality will be North and East of the Fire District. Due to this once in a lifetime opportunity, it is suspected that this could cause traffic congestion and delays in Northern parts of Allegany County. Belfast Fire and EMS with MTS are taking actions to limit threats to safety and health by implementing standby crews to shorten response times to heavier trafficked areas. We hope our services will not be needed. However, we want our residents to know that we are making efforts to prepare for this event and provide the services our community deserves!
Timing April 8th, 2024
Belfast Ny
Partial Begins 1405
Full Begins 1520
Maximum 1520
Full Ends 1521
Partial Ends 1632
Totality Duration – 1 minute 46 sec
Amity NY will not witness totality
Buffalo Ny (direct path of longest totality) (1hr 16-minute drive time to Belfast)
Partial Begins 1404
Full Begins 1518
Maximum 1520
Full Ends 1522
Parietal Ends 1632
Totality Duration – 3 minutes 46 sec
Provided by: (https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/)
How to prepare
Avoid unnecessary travel to the North, Erie County has suggested issuing a state of emergency if needed
Travelers should leave early to reach their destinations. Certain areas may be unreachable due to traffic congestion.
Avoid stopping on roadways and utilize parking areas to witness and photograph this event.
ISO 12312 international standard eye protection is recommended for solar viewing
According to planetary science a 10deg temperature drop may be noted in some areas with the sun completely hidden by the moon please plan accordingly.
Our photography contest starts today !!!
