In December 2022, Winter Storm Elliott brought unprecedented, widespread power outages across the United States. Businesses that had not prepared for prolonged fuel shortages faced crippling downtime. Without power, companies were unable to maintain operations, resulting in lost revenue and supply chain disruptions. This incident highlights the importance of proper planning to ensure business operations can
Did you know that the average Atlantic hurricane season has seven hurricanes, three of which are considered major hurricanes? If you operate a business in or near a hurricane-prone area, you've likely experienced the various effects that severe weather can have on your company. One of the most significant impacts is downtime. Most businesses struggle to
A power outage at any time is an inconvenience. In the middle of the winter, however, the potential consequences of being without power for an extended period can be serious. At the same time, ice storms and winter weather can make getting back up and running more difficult. For these reasons and more, it's
One of your most important responsibilities to yourself and your family is emergency preparedness. If you live somewhere that’s subject to hurricanes, one of the things you need to worry about is a potential hurricane power outage. If the power goes down and you don’t have some kind of power outage backup system, it
If your company is like most, you use electricity a great deal in your business day. Electricity powers your lights, your computer and your machines. So what happens if the power goes out? Certain industries may be able to work around such an issue, but for others, it can be disastrous. Assembly lines can
If your company relies on power, you likely have an emergency generator at the ready. If the regular power grid goes down, you’ll keep working as soon as your generator kicks in, preventing the loss of countless dollars, and in the case of some industries, even lives. Your emergency generator provides you peace of
With heavy rain expected, now is the time to prepare your home for power outages and potential flooding. Use these tips to best help prepare you and your family for potentially serious weather. Order your tank fill early: During bad weather, our timeframe for delivery may be delayed – that’s why it’s important to order
Winter Weather Propane System Preparation Let it Snow! At Foster Fuels, we absolutely love the winter season – everything around our offices is colorful, festive, and most of all, warm. With winter right around the corner, however, some of the most common questions we hear from our customers are regarding preparation for snow and
