Hurricane Florence swept through several parts of the eastern U.S. last week, causing extensive damage and flooding. And when natural disasters hit, fuel is a common concern.
Fleets in Florida joined public agencies around the country in responding to calls for assistance during Hurricane Florence.
Manatee County, Fla., has five new automated sandbagging machines that can each fill approximately 700 sandbags per hour.
Twenty-five Florida Highway Patrol vehicles have been donated to the Puerto Rico Police Department for Hurricane Maria recovery.
To date, the City of Port Arthur, Texas, has spent $4.9 million on vehicle and equipment replacements. In total, 55% of the fleet has been repaired and has been placed in service.
The $2 million will go toward six $75,000 flood-capable rescue vehicles and 10 pickup trucks.
Many fleets were still working on recovery efforts from Hurricane Irma when the Florida Association of Governmental Fleet Administrators (FLAGFA) held its conference in September. However, that didn't stop the association from hosting a successful conference.
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma hit the U.S. in late August and early September, wreaking havoc in Texas and Florida. Here’s the fleet impact from public agencies caught in the hurricanes’ paths.
Hurricane Irma caused extensive damage and flooding across the State of Florida. As agencies begin recovery efforts, public fleets are reporting minimal damage to vehicles and facilities.
Hurricane Irma, already one of the most powerful hurricanes to ever develop in the Atlantic, will likely make landfall on the U.S. mainland by the end of the week. In preparation, state and federal agencies are already declaring an emergency on the ground.
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