Emergency Preparedness: Your Go-To Guide for Weathering Any Storm

The preparation and planning you put into getting your business storm-ready makes all the difference in how your operations will perform when disaster strikes. Staying operational in any storm starts long before the forecast gives warning, and the last thing you want is to realize you overlooked a critical area of preparation. That’s why we’ve pulled together Mansfield’s best emergency fuel and storm readiness resources, all in one place to help you prepare with confidence.

This collection of articles includes real-world success stories, detailed preparation steps, and everything you need to know to build a proactive emergency fuel plan. If you’re new to disaster planning or refining an existing emergency response program, these articles are written just for you. Let this guide help you plan for disaster with assurance, protect your operations, and partner wisely when it matters most.

Resource 1 – How Do Hurricanes Impact the Oil Industry?

One common concern during hurricanes and other natural disasters is their impact on the fuel we depend on and the oil and gas industry as a whole. Ever wondered what can happen to your fuel supply when a hurricane hits? This resource breaks down how storms can disrupt the U.S. fuel market at large by shutting down millions of barrels of production, driving sudden spikes in demand, and complicating delivery routes. Throughout the resource, it shows how shutdowns in Gulf Coast production and refining can reverberate through supply chains and pricing and additional impact that storms have on the supply chain. Gaining a better understanding of these market impacts is the first step toward effective preparation.

Key takeaways include:

• Why refinery and port closures cause immediate supply shortages
• How shifting demand patterns add pressure to storm-prone regions
• The connection between market volatility and weather events

Each dynamic outlined in the resource helps you anticipate supply challenges, manage expectations, and make better purchasing decisions when disaster strikes.

Resource 2 – No Panic, Just Planning: Fueling Business Continuity During Storm Season

The strongest emergency fuel plans are built to be proactive, rather than reactive, giving you confidence that you’ll have the fuel you need when it’s needed most. This resource shows how proactive planning, like securing dedicated fuel trucks and assets early, can keep you from scrambling when the forecast takes a turn. Ready to start planning? Now You Can.

You’ll learn practical steps such as:

• Activating a “war room” 96 hours before expected impact
• Coordinating with teams and suppliers for streamlined communication
• Using historical consumption data to forecast 2–5 days of needs
• Employing flexible logistics (partial loads, alternate routes) to keep fuel flowing

With over 100 days spent in “active crisis mode” in 2024, the case for year-round readiness is clear. Regular training, documented plans, and contingency protocols are the real secret to staying operational in every situation, whether a storm is coming or the skies are clear.

Resource 3 – Storm-Ready – Emergency Plan for Uninterrupted Operations

Storm readiness doesn’t come from just having a checklist or a quickly assembled plan, it comes from implementing a strategic program that keeps your operations moving in all circumstances. Issues like fuel shortages, supply delays, and operational downtime can happen fast when severe weather strikes. This resource outlines how emergency fuel programs secure priority access, pre-stage assets, and ensure your business can keep moving despite disruptions. Are you ready to weather the storm? Now You Can.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Why locking in dedicated trucks and resources early is necessary
• How Texas Senate Bill 6 is influencing emergency fuel planning
• Real-world examples of companies avoiding downtime through partnerships with Mansfield

By partnering with an experienced fuel provider like Mansfield, you position your operations to power through the storm rather than waiting in line once it hits.

Explore our Emergency Response Fuel Program brochure and connect with our team to help you build your plan with confidence! Natural disasters won’t wait for you, so get storm ready today.