South Carolina is going to be one of the best viewing points of the total solar eclipse on August 21, 2017 for citizens on the east coast, according to NASA. For many it will be a once in a life time event that will stretch from Lincoln Beach, Oregon to Charleston, South Carolina.
When first responders and planners support an event of this magnitude, there are many things to take into consideration with an estimated 500 million people expected to be out viewing the solar eclipse in total or partial form. For the South Carolina National Guard as well as South Carolina Emergency Management Division their biggest concern is safety.
“This is an exciting time for our state during this historic event,” said U.S. Army Maj. Gen....
