Top Locations For Fuel Stations When Disaster Strikes – You never know when or where a natural disaster will strike, so it’s important to be prepared in knowing where you will get fuel when you need it. At these critical times, resources become scarce yet still remain vital for local communities. Not only do vehicles and generators need fuel, construction and emergency vehicles need it as well. Oil companies can do their part to set up emergency stations to provide the necessary fuel. Location selection is one of the main factors.
Here are five location suggestions for fuel stations and the benefits of each.
1. Schools
Local schools can be a central hub when a major disaster hits. Schools can provide outlets for resources such as food and bottled water. They’re ideal because they’re usually located in central spots around town and have plenty of parking for people who need emergency fuel. Fuel trucks can also use driveways and people can use the loops to fill up on gas and ensure the smooth flow of traffic.
2. Malls
Shopping mall parking lots are great because they’re easy to control traffic and long lines of cars. The mall building can also serve as a temporary shelter for displaced residents. With multiple sides and lots, malls can have dedicated spots to offer fuel stations and water stations.
3. Grocery Stores
Just like malls, grocery stores too have large lots and provide easy access to people and vehicles. The grocery store building may need to depend on emergency fuel services to keep generators up and running and ensure food does not spoil. Each grocery store in town could become a fueling station if need be, with each one offering different types of fuel such as gasoline and diesel.
4. Sports Fields
Sports fields can accommodate trucks delivering extra fuel, plus they can house temporary storage tanks for excess fuel so operations can be run for longer periods of time. The flat conditions of soccer and baseball fields are conducive to safely holding storage tanks, and like schools, sports fields are usually centrally located in town. Using a sports field as a disaster site means traffic won’t clog other important areas like hospitals and field clinics.
5. Commuter Lots
Emergency fuel services are easily accessible at commuter lots, which are usually located right off highway exits. Easy access is vital when natural disasters make travel on roads impossible or dangerous. Fuel trucks can gain easy access to these lots, as can displaced citizens. Lots are large enough that they can be divided into multiple areas for different stations, from fuel to water.
Contact Taylor Oil
To learn more about our fuel delivery services, contact us at Taylor Oil. We know preparation is key when a natural disaster hits. The sooner you set up an emergency plan with us, the faster it will be to implement the plan at a moment’s notice.