You don’t have to be in hospital management to know how vital it is to keep a hospital running during a natural disaster. Hospital downtime is unacceptable when electrically-powered machines are keeping people alive. But the consequences of hospital power outages go beyond the loss of life. Examples of Hospitals That Lost Power In 2003, a widespread blackout affected
Your data center is a crucial part of your organization and its ability to function, and keeping it safe is often a primary focus for your tech team. Unfortunately, many businesses often focus on cyber attacks and technical errors and forget about the more unpredictable things that can happen to your data centers, like natural
If you are a food producer, supplier, retailer or anywhere along the food distribution chain, the quality of your refrigerated, or “reefer” trailer is vital to your operation. The ability to keep food products cold during transport to maintain their quality and help ensure they arrive unspoiled at their next stop along that chain is
Does your business require an emergency fuel plan in preparation to avoid critical downtime? If you do not currently have a guaranteed fuel contract in place for emergency standby generator fuel, there is a good chance that you are putting your operation at significant risk. An emergency contract fuel supply ensures a steady fuel reserve during an emergency, such as a power
Having a working commercial standby generator is critical to your business in case of an emergency. Depending on the size and nature of your operation, even a brief power outage can cost you thousands. In addition to the generator itself, having adequate fuel for a standby generator is vital. You may already have a significant
Is your business located along the coastline of the Atlantic, Pacific, Gulf of Mexico or U.S. territories like Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands or Hawaii? If so, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security strongly advises you to have an emergency preparedness plan in place that includes the steps to take before a disaster strikes.
Did you know that the United States annually spends $80 billion due to power outages and disturbances? When an outage occurs, maintaining uptime is critical. Additionally, when it comes to the performance and reliability of your generators during an outage, the state of your fuel is of utmost importance, which is why Foster Fuel’s award-winning
In order to mitigate liability and improve care during power outages, The Joint Commission has launched a new Emergency Preparedness (EP) standard for fuel quality. This new standard states, “At least annually, the hospital tests the fuel quality to ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) standard” (Joint Commission, 2017). Essentially, the new EP standard
When a business' operations are halted or severely reduced by outside factors, the loss of revenue can create a situation that is difficult or impossible to overcome. We understand how high the stakes are—the suspension of services could send even the most loyal customers looking elsewhere. While insurance may cover some losses, it will not
“In my short time with FEMA and working seven major disasters, I have never worked with any contracting team that was more professional and such a pleasure to work with as Foster Fuels.” —John Formet, Senior FEMA Region IV Logistics Accountable Property Manager If you are responsible for your organization’s operations, then you already know