Vehicle Prep

Fuel Management During Emergencies

Fuel is the most commonly overlooked vehicle preparedness item. Here's how to approach it.

Car at a gas station being filled up

During regional emergencies, fuel stations often have long lines — or run out entirely. The households that evacuate smoothly are almost always the ones with a full or nearly full tank.

The practice: keep your vehicle fuel above the halfway mark during fire season, storm season, and other high-risk periods. Don't wait until an event is imminent to fill up.

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