Determine if you will be open and how to handle staffing.
Will you work remotely?
Will you work 1/2 staff?
Make a policy about requesting time off during the time leading up to and during the eclipse.
Cash Transactions
Credit Card machines may be down or running slow.
Telephone Landlines
Cell towers may be overloaded causing cellular service to be slow or non-functioning.
Bathroom Policy
If your business will be open April 8th and you plan to allow visitor parking, you may consider creating a bathroom policy.
Trash and Recycling
Along with the crowd surge, there will be a surge in trash and recycling. If you do not plan to open your trash receptacles to the public, you may consider locking the lids or gates to the receptacles.
Water Refill Stations
If you’re looking for a way to help during the event, consider a water refilling station.
Gas up any Vehicles
It is suggested that you fill your vehicles the weekend before the eclipse in case of shortages.
Local Radio Stations
To stay up-to-date with the latest eclipse news, tune in to your local radio stations.
Blocked Parking
If parking could become an issue for your staff, consider blocking some or all of your business parking lot.
