Multiple Texas Counties Issue Disaster Declarations Ahead of Total Solar Eclipse

Millions of people are expected to flock to states along the viewing path of the Great North American Eclipse on April 8.

People gather near Redmond, Ore., to view the sun as it nears a total eclipse by the moon, on Aug. 21, 2017. Ted S. Warren/AP Photo

Multiple counties in Central Texas are preparing for an influx of skywatchers who will travel to the viewing path of the total solar eclipse next month.

Authorities in Travis, Bell, and Kerr counties, which are situated along the path of totality, have already issued disaster declarations or states of emergency, which will take effect ahead of the Great North American Eclipse on April 8.