‘Emergency Operations Center’ Activated in Ohio Ahead of Solar Eclipse

The governor made the announcement Friday, saying he’s prepared to send in the National Guard if need be.

A graphic visualization of the path of totality and partial contours crossing the U.S. for the 2024 total solar eclipse occurring on April 8, 2024. Courtesy of NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday said that the state’s emergency operations center will be activated starting Sunday ahead of the total solar eclipse, which will be visible in much of the United States on Monday, April 8.

The governor said in a news conference that as many as 500,000 people might be coming to Ohio to view the eclipse, as portions of the state are within its “path of totality” and will get the best view.