Several city of San Marcos departments are preparing ahead of the annular solar eclipse event happening on Saturday, Oct. 14. While San Marcos is not directly in the path of the eclipse, the city anticipates increased traffic as observers travel to preferred viewing locations.
“It’s going to be a busy weekend in San Marcos,” said Emergency Management Coordinator Rob Fitch. “We’re in a prime location for eclipse travelers, and there are several other events planned throughout the community that are happening at the same time including the Native Plant Sale and Monarch Festival at the Discovery Center and a home football game and Family Weekend at Texas State University.”
Staff from multiple city departments, including San Marcos Police, San Marcos Fire, and the city Marshals Office, have been meeting for weeks to prepare ahead of the eclipse and will have additional staff scheduled October 14 ready to respond to traffic incidents, should they occur.
