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The Red Cross reminds people that that looking directly at the sun is unsafe without proper protection. NASA recommends eclipse eyewear with an IOS compliance label, or standard, of 12312-2, as this man is doing to view the partial solar eclipse 2017. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)

LANCASTER — The American Red Cross is committed to keeping Granite Staters safe as millions of people are expected to descend on our Northern New England region to witness a rare total solar eclipse on April 8.

Compared to the most recent solar eclipse here in August 2017, the viewing path for the 2024 total eclipse is wider, stretching from Texas to Maine, and passes over more cities and densely populated areas. The large influx of people to New Hampshire could lead to major traffic issues, potential fuel shortages and communication system disruptions due to heightened demand.

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