WASHINGTON — It has been two years since a nightmare unfolded on Interstate 95 in Virginia after drivers became stuck for more than 24 hours due to a snowstorm.
In January 2022, snow caused a 40-mile stretch of the interstate to be covered in snow and slush that turned into an icepack, bringing drivers to a complete stop.
Sen. Tim Kaine (D) of Virginia was one of the many drivers stuck in their cars. For the 27 hours Kaine was stuck behind the wheel, he said all he had to eat and drink was a Dr. Pepper and an orange. While that may not seem like a lot, it is more food that many drivers kept in their cars.
Many organizations suggest drivers keep emergency kits in their vehicles. Below is a list of suggested items from Ready.gov, AAA, and the American Red Cross to keep in your car.
Emergency Kit Items:
- Car phone charger and fully charged power banks
- First aid kit
- Blanket
- Jumper cables
- Ice scraper
- A basic set of tools and car emergency flares
- Flashlight with extra batteries
- Paper towels or rags
- Sand or cat litter for tire traction
- Water, non-perishable food and protein bars
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