Hurricane Resources

With hurricane season upon us, NATSO is sharing the following links to resources to assist members in preparing for and recovering from the storm. 

To report chemical spills or releases, call the National Response Center: 800-424-8802. Other critical resources include: 

Plan Ahead at Your Truckstop for Natural Disasters to Keep Operations Running

Preparing a Travel Center for a Hurricane: Sample Checklist

Latest Weather Bulletin (National Hurricane Center) 

Latest Storm Surge Map (NOAA)

American Red Cross Safe & Well App 

  • Register yourself as safe and well.
  • Search for others who have registered themselves safe and well.

The Weather Channel

Energy Waiver Library (DOE) 

Park My Truck (NATSO Foundation)

GasBuddy

Waze App

  • Real-time traffic, road information.
  • Community-shared gas prices.

International Code Council Disaster Response Network

Timeline to Prep for a Hurricane (Ready.gov)

Oil and Natural Gas Industry Preparedness Handbook (American Petroleum Institute with Support from NATSO)

Playbook for an Effective All-Hazards Chemical Sector Response (Chemical Sector Coordinating Council and Department of Homeland Security)

American Red Cross

Disaster Assistance (DisasterAssistance.gov)

Training Guide to Ethanol Emergency Response (EthanolResponse.com)

Underground Storage Tank Flood Guide (EPA)

What UST Owners Can Do After a Flood (NACS)

Post-Severe Weather Checklist (EPA)

State Feedback: Emergency Response to Natural Disasters (EPA) 

Petroleum Equipment Institute Recommended Practices:

The above information was compiled by the Petroleum Equipment Institute.