August 09, 2009

The state Department of Natural Resources is working on a database of information on fuel suppliers (operating gas stations) in the state so that in the case of a hurricane or other disaster, the public will know where to locate and purchase fuel. Subsequently, the state would be in a better position to help get fuel to gas stations during evacuations or upon return of people of an evacuated area. This will benefit evacuating and returning residents who need fuel, as well as fuel stations in need of fuel to get their businesses up and running. The information will also be used to advise evacuees and others of which stations are open and have fuel during and after emergencies.

DNR is asking Parish EOCs to help in reaching out to all operating gas stations in their respective parishes.

If all parishes were to make links available on their websites and reach out directly to stations where possible, it may encourage more fuel operators to participate, therefore expanding the listing by a far greater margin.

DNR has future plans to prepare an announcement (News Release) that will explain the program and bring awareness to these efforts. We wanted first, though, to reach the local communities through contact with the Parish EOCs in getting the word out and generating more participation.

Here are the Louisiana Fuel Team web links below.  Please direct all questions to the web address here:

Contact the Fuel Team at fuelteamhelp@la.gov

Or by phone at (225) 342- 8917

Fuel Supply Public Information Viewer - http://sonris-www.dnr.state.la.us/fuel_stations/mapstations.jsp

Fuel Supply Parish EOCs - http://sonris-www.dnr.state.la.us/fuel_stations/mapstations_parish.jsp
Here is the Listing of Gas Stations as of August 13, 2009:   Fuel stations

Media Contacts:

Veronica Mosgrove, GOHSEP
225-573-3718 / 225-358-5667
veronica.mosgrove@la.gov