Hurricane Tracking Blog

Below are a few tips and suggested safe practices for the handling of petroleum products before, during and after a hurricane.

1. Get your petroleum products strictly from established (legal) filling stations, where stringent fire safety standards are met.
2. Never store more than one gallon of kerosene, gasoline or diesel oil in your home.
3. If you must store petroleum products, ensure that it is kept in a tightly closed metal container, and stored in a cool dry place outside your home.
4. Check your cooking gas cylinder for leaks (liquid petroleum gas smells faintly like rotting eggs), and take steps to correct any leaks immediately.

Stay safe, and take extra care when handling petroleum products during hurricanes and other emergency situations.