That’s a terrific idea. Had not even considered that (not on the best of terms with neighbors...well it’s more like everyone minds their own business).
Security will be a major concern; especially when time goes on because of growing/raising food; supplies etc.
Like you I get the feeling LEO will “try” to block even the most rural routes. Even if not, it doesn’t hurt to consider all possibilities in the worse case scenarios.
My husband is a sailor and considers his boat the escape pod.
I, OTOH, am essentially paranoid and I have seen a gradual tightening of boating and waterway usage rules over the years. I found your & bgill’s observations on the water police to be what I expect to happen.
People are going to evacuate the cities and go....where? I have heard people state that they would take in a refugee baby in arms, only, and they are quite serious.
There’s probably not enough LE to block many roads. They’ll be needed along the main highways and keeping the peace in the cities.