Niagara Falls‚ Canada‚ has declared a state of emergency ahead of the total solar eclipse on Monday April 8‚ 2024. “On April 8‚ all of Niagara will be one of the best places in Canada to view the total solar eclipse‚ and thousands of visitors are expected to come to our region to see it‚” the Niagara Region stated in a press release. “In order to make sure Niagara is prepared to accommodate this once-in-a-lifetime event‚ and out of an abundance of caution‚ Regional Chair Jim Bradley proactively declared a State of Emergency for Niagara Region under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA)‚ effective today‚ March 28‚” it continued. “Niagara Falls has prematurely issued a state of emergency ahead of the solar eclipse on April 8th. The total solar eclipse will be the first to touch the province since 1979 — and Niagara Falls has been declared one of the best places to see it‚” Breakfast Television wrote. WATCH: Niagara Falls has prematurely issued a state of emergency ahead of the solar eclipse on April 8th. The total solar eclipse will be the first to touch the province since 1979 — and Niagara Falls has been declared one of the best places to see it. We have some thoughts… pic.twitter.com/oTwmyDkHyK — Breakfast Television (@breakfasttv) April 1‚ 2024 According to the New York Post‚ the region anticipates possibly one million visitors for the eclipse. Canada's Niagara region has proactively declared a state of emergency ahead of a rare total solar eclipse on April 8 that is expected to gather massive crowds to areas in and around the region's popular waterfalls https://t.co/hLPQua0SRQ pic.twitter.com/dVWJ1BYdZH — Reuters (@Reuters) March 29‚ 2024 From the New York Post: The Ontario side of the falls has started to prepare for the expected influx in visitors coming to see the total social eclipse in early April. The famous falls have been listed by National Geographic as one of the best places to see the eclipse – a phenomena not seen in the area since 1979. The city is within the path where the moon will entirely block the sun for a few minutes. Mayor Jim Diodati estimated the city would see the most visitors in a single day on April 8 with an estimated 1 million expected. On average‚ the city see 14 million visit per year. The state of emergency‚ which was announced Thursday‚ will allow the city to execute additional planning to help prepare for traffic jams‚ cell phone network overloads‚ and a higher need for emergency services‚ and more. The emergency was declared “out of an abundance of caution‚” according to The Telegraph. Niagara Falls declares state of emergency ahead of eclipse as 1 million expected https://t.co/Rs28GsCwmQ pic.twitter.com/6DxbPt6jMQ — New York Post (@nypost) March 30‚ 2024 “The spotlight will be on Niagara as thousands of visitors join us to share in this once-in-a-lifetime event‚ and we will be ready to shine‚” said Jim Bradley‚ Niagara Region chairman‚ according to the outlet. Canada’s Niagara Falls region declares state of emergency ahead of solar eclipse https://t.co/znsZaqKjXS — MLive (@MLive) April 1‚ 2024 Cont. from the press release: Residents and visitors to Niagara are welcome to safely enjoy the eclipse on April 8‚ and Niagara’s local governments‚ emergency responders‚ schools and other organizations have been working together with the Province and other key partners to make that possible. Declaring a State of Emergency under the EMCPA strengthens the tools the Region has at its disposal to safeguard the health and safety of residents and visitors and protect our critical infrastructure in any scenario that might arise. Visit Niagara Region’s website for tips on how you and your loved ones can experience the eclipse safely: Make sure you wear only ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses; don’t use damaged glasses‚ regular sunglasses‚ or do-it-yourself filters Be prepared for crowds and long lines. Consider filling up your gas tank‚ getting groceries and running errands before the eclipse Follow local directives and road signage as you travel on April 8. While travelling on highways‚ don’t stop‚ take pictures‚ or get out of your car to view the eclipse. Most Niagara schools will be closed on April 8. Have a childcare plan in place‚ and make sure children know how to view the eclipse safely. Niagara Region will be modifying some of its programs and services and closing some facilities to keep traffic off the roads on April 8. More details will be posted to the Region’s website and social media channels.

A fertilizer spill last month in an Iowa river has killed “nearly all the fish in an almost 50-mile stretch of the East Nishnabotna River to the Missouri border‚” the Iowa Department of Natural Resources announced. “On March 11‚ NEW Cooperative‚ Inc. in Red Oak notified the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) of a release occurring on-site. Approximately 1‚500 tons (265‚000 gallons) of liquid nitrogen fertilizer (32% solution) discharged into a drainage ditch‚ then into the East Nishnabotna River. The release occurred due to an aboveground storage tank valve left open for the weekend‚” the news release read. WATCH: BREAKING: A company just spewed so much chemical fertilizer into a river in Red Oak‚ Iowa and Missouri that it has killed almost 800‚000 fish over 60 miles. so far … pic.twitter.com/5q6KWZwLCI — Wall Street Silver (@WallStreetSilv) March 30‚ 2024 Cont. from the news release: Upon learning of the release‚ DNR staff from the Environmental Field Office worked with the NEW Cooperative staff to stop the release and began cleanup efforts. DNR Fisheries staff began investigating the impacts to the Nishnabotna River. DNR Fisheries staff documented the fish kill occurring in all 49.8 miles of the East Nishnabotna and Nishnabotna Rivers downstream of the spill. The kill continued in Missouri’s portion of the Nishnabotna River and ended near the confluence with the Missouri River. DNR Fisheries staff used methods outlined in American Fisheries Society‚ Special Publication 35‚ and 571 Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 113 to evaluate the extent of the fish kill and estimate the number of dead fish. The rules and the use of the American Fisheries Society’s methodology are authorized by Iowa Code section 481A.151. As of March 28th‚ the Iowa DNR estimated a fish kill count of 749‚242. Minnow Shiner Dace Chub accounted for nearly 708‚000 of the fish kill count. “Cleanup efforts at the NEW Cooperative facility are ongoing. Contaminated soils continue to be removed from the facility and from around a levee west of the facility‚” the Iowa DNR noted. “Last week‚ the DNR released a report suggesting over half of Iowa’s bodies of water are considered impaired‚” We Are Iowa Local 5 News said. WATCH: From the Des Moines Register: State conservation officials have found no living fish in the East Nishnabotna River south of Red Oak — the result of a massive fertilizer spill at a farmers cooperative. The only living fish were discovered near Hamburg in far southwest Iowa‚ downstream of where the river joins with the West Nishnabotna‚ said John Lorenzen‚ a fisheries biologist for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. However‚ the handful of surviving carp he saw appeared to be in the process of dying. “I’ve never dealt with a situation like this before‚” Lorenzen said. He evaluated sections of about 50 river miles over the course of four days to determine the scope of the fish kill. He had not yet fully tallied the estimated number of dead fish on Friday but noted that there were also numerous dead frogs‚ snakes‚ mussels and earthworms. The spill is the result of someone at NEW Cooperative leaving open a hose valve that leaked about 265‚000 gallons of liquid nitrogen fertilizer‚ said Wendy Wittrock‚ a senior environmental specialist for the DNR. The leak is believed to have started March 9 and was discovered and stopped by a co-op employee March 11‚ she said.

Actor Michael Stuhlbarg‚ known for his role in HBO’s Boardwalk Empire‚ was reportedly assaulted by a homeless man in New York City. Stuhlbarg‚ 55‚ was struck in the back of the neck with a rock‚ causing an abrasion. The incident reportedly occurred near Central Park. Stuhlbarg was allegedly attacked by 27-year-old Xavier Israel. NEW: Actor Michael Stuhlbarg gets nailed in the back of his neck with a rock thrown by a homeless man in NYC. The incident reportedly happened near Central Park. Stuhlbarg was minding his own business when homeless man Xavier Israel chucked a rock. Israel had been arrested… pic.twitter.com/UTg0PI4b1n — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) April 1‚ 2024 From the New York Post: He was attacked less than 2 miles from where his “Boardwalk Empire” character‚ Arnold Rothstein‚ was fatally shot in the HBO drama series. Israel‚ who is homeless‚ has previously been arrested for two assaults as well as a robbery‚ all of which took place in January 2022‚ police and sources said. He had been on parole for the attempted robbery at the time of the attack. Following the attack‚ Stuhlbarg chased after Israel‚ who was quickly apprehended by police stationed outside the Russian Consulate at 9 E. 91st St. Israel was taken into custody without incident and charged in the assault‚ police said. A witness later told police she saw Israel pick up the rock and throw it into a crowd. Israel was caught on surveillance camera footage in 2022 beating up and stealing the wallet of a good Samaritan who had given him his coat on a chilly January morning‚ law enforcement sources at the time said. ‘Boardwalk Empire’ actor Michael Stuhlbarg seen leaving apartment in first public appearance since alleged attack https://t.co/FIEoYNHFX5 pic.twitter.com/v36GzMip1o — New York Post (@nypost) April 1‚ 2024 BREAKING: Boardwalk Empire star Michael Stuhlbarg has been attacked by a rock-wielding homeless man near New York City's Central Park. pic.twitter.com/eP337x2NV0 — Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) April 1‚ 2024 ‘Boardwalk Empire’ actor Michael Stuhlbarg attacked by rock-wielding homeless man near Central Park: cops https://t.co/mwJl7AKejJ pic.twitter.com/QCCi95wMh5 — New York Post (@nypost) April 1‚ 2024 PEOPLE added: The incident took place when Stuhlbarg was walking near 90th Street and East Drive around 7:45 p.m.‚ and the actor then chased down Israel afterward. Israel was arrested nearby at 8 p.m.‚ police said‚ adding that the victim declined to be treated for minor injuries. Israel‚ who is currently homeless‚ was on parole for attempted robbery when he struck Stuhlbarg‚ according to police. A character actor who’s been active for the past 25 years‚ Stuhlbarg has starred in series including Damages‚ Ugly Betty and Boardwalk Empire‚ on which he played gambler and gangster Arnold Rothstein. His performances in Dopesick and The Looming Tower earned him Emmy nominations for best supporting actor in a limited series or movie. His film credits include Best Picture Oscar winner The Shape of Water‚ Lincoln‚ A Serious Man‚ and Call Me By Your Name. Stuhlbarg’s new Broadway show‚ Patriots‚ from The Crown creator Peter Morgan‚ is scheduled to begin performances Monday. Stuhlbarg plays wealthy Russian Boris Berezovsky opposite Will Keep as Vladimir Putin.

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Police in Dallas‚ Texas‚ are reportedly looking for Kansas City Chiefs’ player Rashee Rice after a hit-and-run car accident that caused a six-car crash.