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Residents in a small Texas town are preparing for the influx of hundreds of thousands of people ahead of the solar eclipse, with residents stocking up on food and gas, and officials fearing for their safety.'
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October 14, 2023
A small Texas town with the ability to hold just 2,000 people is brace for a mass tourist surge ahead of a rare solar eclipse known as the 'ring of fire.' According to predictions, up to 10,000 tourists are likely to flood into the town of Vanderpool, Bandera County, over the weekend. Residents are concerned that the colossal numbers would'drain resources,' with others planning for an event similar to a natural disaster, according to KSAT. Residents of Bandera County are being advised to buy gas and groceries ahead of time. There is just one gas station and one county store in the town. There are no restaurants nor public toilets in the town, causing fears that up to 10,000 tourists are likely to crowd the area.