Choctaw Nation urges safety precautions ahead of total solar eclipse

On April 8, 2024, Choctaw Country will be treated to a rare celestial event: a total solar eclipse. Because of this event’s rarity, public safety officials expect an influx of visitors in southeastern Oklahoma on April 8 and the weekend leading up to it. As people begin to make plans to travel for eclipse events Choctaw Nation Emergency Management officials urge individuals to be mindful of…