The state expects thousands of visitors to flock to Oklahoma on April 8 to witness the solar eclipse.| MORE | Oklahoma solar eclipse: Time, totality path and more The path of totality will be impacting rural southeast Oklahoma, a part of the state with limited infrastructure. Oklahoma Secretary of Tourism Shelley Zumwalt spoke about how state leaders are getting ready for these visitors."I think the message that really we want to resonate is it's an opportunity to unplug and kind of let the pressures of the modern world, you know, melt away and really be in awe of nature," Zumwalt said. "Overall, we've really just been working with our DPS partners to make sure that we've got crowd control. We've got enough Rangers. You know, they're going to double to triple their force that's down there during this time for traffic but also just to make sure people are safe."When it comes to having cell phone service near Broken Bow, the prime location to see the eclipse's path of totality, she said it is important to have a backup plan. "If you're dependent upon technology to be successful with the eclipse, you need to have a backup plan, because I think that there's just there's not great service down there anyway," Zumwalt said. Oklahoma Highway Patrol will have extra troopers, who had some recommendations ahead of the eclipse: Plan for travel delays.Fill up vehicle tanks and stock up on groceries.Don't stop on shoulder or the sides of roadways. Watch extra close for pedestrians. Don't try to photograph the eclipse while driving. "We fully expect that we're going to have so many visitors that it's going to be a party. It's going to be fun, but we're all going to have to be in it together," Zumwalt said. More Solar Eclipse CoverageSolar eclipse in Oklahoma: What to know and where to see itSolar eclipse in Oklahoma: Where to stay to get the best view of April's solar eclipseSolar eclipse in Oklahoma: What causes eclipses and what kinds there areSolar eclipse in Oklahoma: The special glasses you'll need to view it