CITY OF DRIGGS, CITY OF VICTOR, CITY OF TETONIA AND TETON COUNTY, IDAHO JOINT PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 19, 2017 Re: Total Solar Eclipse Teton County, ID- The Incident Management Team (IMT) met again this morning at 8:00 am to assess local eclipse conditions. As the eclipse quickly approaches, the IMT reminds residents and visitors of the following: CONSIDER PETS & LEAVE THEM HOME IF POSSIBLE – Domestic animals get spooked by eclipses even more than wild animals. Horses will need to be in barns, dogs will need to be in kennels. Don't bring animals with you unless you've made prior arrangements for their wellbeing for the whole time of the eclipse. WEAR ECLIPSE GLASSES - Wear eclipse glasses to avoid damage to your eyes. Even a quick glance at the sun without proper eye protection can cause irreversible eye damage and even blindness. Sunglasses will not protect your eyes. CALL AHEAD FOR CAMPING OPTIONS – There are still camping options available between Victor and Tetonia. Please call ahead to make reservations so you will have a destination before arriving. An interactive map with campground details can be found at www.tetoncountyidaho.gov. Be sure to click on the campground icons for details or call the Eclipse Information Line at 208-354-8791 for assistance. TRAFFIC: Local traffic continues to increase. Teton County Sheriff’s office reminds drivers to not park on any highways and to use designated parking lots and city streets only. Expect traffic delays throughout the weekend. Please be patient and give yourself plenty of time to reach your eclipse destination. Unnecessary travel is not recommended. Traffic throughout the state is moving at normal speeds with no significant delays. DRONE FLIGHTS: FAA regulations require that anyone that flies a drone must register with the City of Driggs to fly within five miles of the airport. This is for the safety of pilots and residents in the area. This includes the entire city of Driggs and Teton County north of Driggs. LOCAL AIRPORT: Driggs - Reed Memorial Airport reports all aircraft parking spaces are full. Aircraft may land to refuel only unless they have a previous reservation. RV DUMPING: Dumping may not occur outside of permitted RV dump sites. Visitors should expect limited or no access to dump sites.

CITY OF DRIGGS: driggsidaho.org and facebook.com/driggsidaho  CITY OF VICTOR: victorcityidaho.gov and facebook.com/cityofvictor  CITY OF TETONIA: tetoniaidaho.com and facebook.com/cityoftetonia  TETON COUNTY: tetoncountyidaho.gov and facebook.com/tetoncountyidaho

CITY OF DRIGGS, CITY OF VICTOR, CITY OF TETONIA AND TETON COUNTY, IDAHO JOINT PRESS RELEASE FIRE BAN IS STILL IN EFFECT: Teton County Fire & Rescue has issued burn restrictions for Teton County, Idaho. Until fire conditions improve, burn permits will not be issued and fires requiring a burn permit will not be permitted. Recreational fires do not require a burn permit and must adhere to the following stipulations: • Fires must be contained within an improved fire pit in a developed or fee area • Fires must be at least 25 feet from any structure or other combustible material • A responsible adult must tend the fire at all times • A means of extinguishing the fire must be present at all times. A fire is considered recreational in nature when the pile size is 3 feet or less in diameter and 2 feet or less in height. US Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has entered Stage 1 fire restrictions: • No campfires allowed unless you are in a fee campground with an installed metal ring. • No smoking unless in an enclosed vehicle or building • No fireworks or exploding targets. WEATHER: Weather forecast for the area today calls for 75-82 degrees, 0% precipitation, winds at 14 – 24 MPH. SUPPLIES: Bulk fuel providers report having plenty of fuel with no concerns of shortages as long as highways remain open. All three grocery stores, Broulim’s, Barrels and Bins, and Victor Valley Market, report a steady increase in shoppers over the last week but maintain that they have adequate food and supplies. Daily deliveries are planned to replenish goods throughout the event. For all non-emergency inquiries, please call the Eclipse Information Line at: 208-354-8791 between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Please do not call 911 unless it is an emergency. Places to find official eclipse information: Teton County Idaho ...................... tetoncountyidaho.gov Teton County Facebook ......... facebook.com/tetoncountyidaho Released August 19, 2017 at 8:45 am by: Holly Wolgamott, Teton County Public Information Officer (PIO) Olivia Goodale, Victor PIO Mayor Hyrum Johnson, Driggs PIO Mayor Gloria Hoopes, Tetonia PIO

CITY OF DRIGGS: driggsidaho.org and facebook.com/driggsidaho  CITY OF VICTOR: victorcityidaho.gov and facebook.com/cityofvictor  CITY OF TETONIA: tetoniaidaho.com and facebook.com/cityoftetonia  TETON COUNTY: tetoncountyidaho.gov and facebook.com/tetoncountyidaho