Major preparations are underway in New York state for the upcoming total solar eclipse — a once-in-a-generation event — and Gov. Kathy Hochul is reminding travelers of several tips to ensure a fun and safe experience. Hochul convened an interagency task force that has been collaborating for the past 17 months to ensure everyone can safely enjoy April 8. "We saw from the last experience many years ago that there were a lot of traffic jams and people running out of gas," Hochul explained. "We're not going to let that happen in New York. We're New Yorkers and we'll be prepared." Hochul is urging people to obey traffic rules, top off fuel, charge electric vehicles and prepare for backups. She wants to remind drivers to never pull over on the side of the road during the eclipse to ensure first responders can get by in the case of an emergency.