s/o How long could you survive in your car, stranded?

[Anonymous]

The huge I-95 disaster made me wonder:

- how long can most DMV folks survive on just what’s in their car right now? Could you make it the whole 30 hours without help?

Most of us are government workers and we already get bombarded with the Ready.gov emails for survival tips. But I confess, most of the .gov survivalist plans we have yet to follow in my house (and car).

[Anonymous]

I usually have snacks and water with me, so food wise I could make it. I suffer from anxiety, though, so I would lose my sh1t after an hour.

[Anonymous]

My dad used to have an hour+ commute in central Ohio. My mom made him keep flashlights, blankets and water in his trunk. My biggest concern, as a woman, would be using the bathroom…without a bathroom.

[Anonymous]

I couldn't survive for very long! I keep nothing in my car at all - I like having it completely clean and clutter-free. So.. I guess I'd be dead pretty quickly!

[Anonymous]

Nobody was even hospitalized after the i-95 disaster, so my guess is most healthy people would be just fine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I couldn't survive for very long! I keep nothing in my car at all - I like having it completely clean and clutter-free. So.. I guess I'd be dead pretty quickly!

If I’m not specifically on a road trip, the only things in my car are a small first aid kit, tissues, the tire jack, an ice scraper if it’s winter, and a few reusable grocery bags. And whatever is in my purse which is never food or water.

[Anonymous]

If we were going somewhere on I-95 we would have water and snacks for one day. Probably no meals. If we're talking just survival as in not dying we would be ok a day or three. My kids would make me incredibly miserable after an hour or two.

[Anonymous]

My mom lives in fire country out west and always keeps a flat of water, a box of power bars, and blankets in her car.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The huge I-95 disaster made me wonder:

- how long can most DMV folks survive on just what’s in their car right now? Could you make it the whole 30 hours without help?

Most of us are government workers and we already get bombarded with the Ready.gov emails for survival tips. But I confess, most of the .gov survivalist plans we have yet to follow in my house (and car).

30 year Fed...never heard of Ready.gov. I have a blanket but no food. Maybe I should pack of box of granola bars?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I couldn't survive for very long! I keep nothing in my car at all - I like having it completely clean and clutter-free. So.. I guess I'd be dead pretty quickly!

If I’m not specifically on a road trip, the only things in my car are a small first aid kit, tissues, the tire jack, an ice scraper if it’s winter, and a few reusable grocery bags. And whatever is in my purse which is never food or water.

You both should keep emergency food/water/blanket in your trunk. Have storage case if needed so it’s organized.

[Anonymous]

My biggest fear in the I-95 situation was heat. Anyone who was low on gas was in a dangerous situation. If I had a full tank in that situation I'd be fine. If it was the peak of summer or winter the elements are the most dangerous thing you are facing.

I almost always have water in my car and something edible, although likely not appetizing. I'd be 100% fine for at least a day with nothing but it would certainly be uncomfortable. I'm assuming people left their vehicles to go to the bathroom in the woods.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The huge I-95 disaster made me wonder:

- how long can most DMV folks survive on just what’s in their car right now? Could you make it the whole 30 hours without help?

Most of us are government workers and we already get bombarded with the Ready.gov emails for survival tips. But I confess, most of the .gov survivalist plans we have yet to follow in my house (and car).

30 year Fed...never heard of Ready.gov. I have a blanket but no food. Maybe I should pack of box of granola bars?

You really don't remember Tom Ridge and the plastic sheeting?

[Anonymous]

I always have a large water bottle and I have kids so there’s at least a couple granola bars or graham crackers in the car. I could probably be fine for 2 days or so? Just hungry and uncomfortable. Running out of gas and getting cold would be the biggest concern.

[Anonymous]

Depends on the weather and how much gas in the tank. Easier if you don’t have to keep warm. For that I have a blanket and a long-burning candle with matches. Also have a box of protein bars and a gallon of water. So I’d survive but I would be exTREEEmely unhappy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My dad used to have an hour+ commute in central Ohio. My mom made him keep flashlights, blankets and water in his trunk. My biggest concern, as a woman, would be using the bathroom…without a bathroom.

Read on the internet the bathroom thing actually was a major issue. So embarrassing!