Van Zandt County Issues Disaster Declaration For Eclipse

Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese issued a disaster declaration before the total Solar Eclipse on April 8. The declaration goes into effect Friday, April 5, because county officials expect a large influx of people, overcrowded roads and parking lots, possible fuel and food shortages, and likely limited cell phone service. Judge Reese also submitted a letter to Gov. Abbott’s office asking for a state-issued disaster declaration.