States Brace for Cell Network Overload as Eclipse Draws Crowds

• Path of totality for April 8 eclipse starts in Texas at 127pm CT, ends in Maine at 335pm ET • States warn cell networks may be overloaded due to eclipse crowds • New York police coordinating plans across agencies for influx of visitors • Tips Charge phones and bring chargers, carry extra food/water, don't drive electric cars long distances • Eclipse will reach max darkness for up to 4min 27sec in states along the path of totality