Executive Order Issued to Support Emergency Response Needs During Eclipse

Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 10:00 AM

By Office of Governor Eric Holcomb, news release

Indiana is expecting a high-number of visitors traveling to the state to view the total solar eclipse.

INDIANAPOLIS - Governor Eric J. Holcomb signed an executive order to support the anticipated needs of Indiana’s emergency response, transportation, communication and critical infrastructure systems due to the expected high-number of visitors traveling to the state to view the total solar eclipse.

The executive order will allow Indiana to utilize resources from other states who are members of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC). Once a governor issues an order, EMAC members can and will share equipment and communications systems to help support state resources to ensure the safety, care and welfare of residents if an emergency event occurs due to such a large event.

In case of an emergency residents can text or call 911.

Click HERE to view the signed executive order.

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