Officials Warn Solar Eclipse Could Cause Major Gas Shortages

Officials are warning people that are traveling to see the eclipse to make sure they bring enough gas with them to get back home. They warn the small rural towns that most people will travel too see the eclipse do not have the infrastructure to handle the influx of people making it hard to find supplies like gasoline and food.

They will have emergency responders in the areas trying to help people that are stranded according to news reports, Authorities want people to come prepared to take care of themselves with plenty of water, food, and gasoline if they are traveling to the area.