3 Reasons to Consider Emergency Fueling during the Hurricane Season

The hurricane season presents a humanitarian crisis from June 1 through November 30, necessitating relief and disaster management at the Federal and State level. While many people focus on preparing for hurricanes in advance by stocking up on essentials like food and water, emergency fueling is one step you can take now to help your family or community in an emergency.

In the past, Hurricanes have caused power outages for extended periods. In 2017, Hurricane Irma caused significant damage to Florida and left millions without electricity after landfall. 

You should have enough fuel in reserve to evacuate immediately after local officials or state governors have issued an evacuation order.

As soon as possible, when you think there will be such an order, begin filling up your tank at a gas station (or freestanding tank) near where everyone in your family lives so that they are ready when needed most. Alternatively, you could contact an emergency fuel service and ensure that your family and close companions have readily available fuel to move when needed.

If you are debating the opportunity costs of subscribing to or acquiring emergency fuel rations or services, this article discusses why your company or household should consider it this hurricane season.

Stock on Emergency Fuel to Ensure Better Contingencies

Emergency fueling is a great way to prepare for a disaster as it will allow you to have adequate fuel in case you need to use your vehicle for an extended period.

Emergency fueling provides reliable, consistent fuel that anyone in need can use during an emergency or disaster. You will have peace of mind knowing there will always be enough fuel for everyone who needs it for vehicles or generators when energy and fuel services become inaccessible after severe storms.

Avoid Long Lines and Price Gouging

Emergency fuel helps you avoid long lines and price gouging during the hurricane season due to increased demand. A special emergency fuel system helps avoid unexpected price hikes and short supply, increasing your survival chances and promoting better fuel economy since you can consume only what you require while saving the rest for later emergencies.

Prepare to Evacuate More Easily

You can be prepared for a disaster before it happens. Adequate fuel supply leaves sufficient time to generate a strategy for where you will go, how you will get there, and what supplies and communication methods will be available at your destination.

Residents in hurricane-prone areas need to be extra prepared for an evacuation order. A plan and supplies in place can help make the process less stressful. If you need to evacuate, a full gas tank in your car will ensure that you do not waste any time between fueling stations or asking for fuel from friends and relatives.

This means you can focus on leaving the hurricane-prone zone quickly. You should also have a backup plan for transportation if your vehicle is unavailable.

If you have a gas-powered generator, make sure it is full of fuel and ready to go in case you lose power. Most power stations become prone to hurricanes and seize any production to either maintain power line and power generator integrity or become inoperable and cannot function in the affected sites.

If you're worried about your ability to get fuel in an emergency, don't be. Plenty of alternatives to standard fuels can help you keep your vehicles running until power returns or relief organizations set up emergency power stations.

We hope this post helped answer some of your questions about emergency fueling in the Hurricane Season. If you have any questions about what this blog discusses or would like more information on other important topics related to emergency fueling and generator supplies, contact us at Paul Murray Oil and we will reach out to you as soon as possible if you reside in Florida or adjacent regions.