Foster Fuels Supports Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts with Over 100 Trucks and Personnel Dispatched

By |2022-10-25T20:34:36+00:00October 5th, 2022|Diesel Fuel, Emergency Fuel Contracts, Emergency Fuel Services, Hospitals, Hurricane Season|

BROOKNEAL, Va. October 5, 2022– One week after hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida, Foster Fuels' emergency fueling operation has grown to over 100 trucks and personnel active in supporting the relief efforts. The company has assets across Florida, Georgia and South Carolina to deliver lifesaving fuel and water during Hurricane Ian's devastating aftermath.  Through

Hurricane Ian Press Release

By |2022-10-05T18:49:18+00:00September 27th, 2022|Diesel Fuel, Emergency Fuel Contracts, Emergency Fuel Services, Hurricane Season|

Foster Fuels Responds Ahead of Hurricane Ian’s Impact https://youtu.be/kp3DXch3xuo BROOKNEAL, Va. September 27, 2022 – Foster Fuels' Mission Critical division dispatches close to 100 emergency fuel trucks ahead of Hurricane Ian's impact on Florida. The team is making its way to secure locations north of the projected impact area and will respond after Ian makes

The Effects of Power Outages by Industry

By |2022-09-23T18:18:39+00:00September 2nd, 2022|Business Downtime, Emergency Fuel Contracts, Emergency Fuel Services|

Power outages significantly impact different businesses and industries, ranging in issues from damaged equipment and lost files to loss of power to life-saving medical equipment. Companies that are unprepared for a power outage can suffer from lengthy downtimes, which can impact revenue and cause disruptions to essential daily operations. Government entities, hospitals, schools and other

A 6 Step Guide to Prepping Your Hospital and Staff for a Natural Disaster

By |2022-09-23T18:20:13+00:00February 23rd, 2022|Business Downtime, Emergency Fuel Contracts, Emergency Fuel Services, Hospitals|

Across the globe, natural disasters have been increasing in frequency. In the United States alone, health care organizations may face coastal storms, wildfires, floods, droughts and freezes. If your hospital experiences a natural disaster, it may impact your facilities and staff. Natural disasters can be powerful and unpredictable, so it's crucial to prepare for them

What Happens When a Hospital Loses Power?

By |2022-09-23T18:29:54+00:00February 8th, 2022|Business Downtime, Emergency Fuel Contracts, Emergency Fuel Services, Hospitals|

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

9 Ways to Handle a Loss of Power in Government Buildings

By |2022-09-28T20:05:53+00:00February 4th, 2022|Business Downtime, Emergency Fuel Contracts, Emergency Fuel Services|

Government buildings and their employees are responsible for handling their community's legal and civic affairs. When the power goes out in government buildings, they can no longer serve the community or continue their essential tasks. Power outages also create safety concerns among employees and visitors at your location.  Preparing for power loss can help you

Natural Disaster Preparation for Data Centers

By |2022-09-28T20:00:09+00:00August 13th, 2019|Business Downtime, Emergency Fuel Contracts, Hurricane Season, Most Viewed|

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

Top 5 Signs Your Business Needs an Emergency Fuel Contract

By |2023-01-12T13:02:08+00:00March 29th, 2019|Business Downtime, Emergency Fuel Contracts, Emergency Fuel Services|

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