Floridians fleeing Hurricane Milton face long lines at pumps. How to find gas near you
If you've tried to fill your tank in the last day or so, you know: the rush of people preparing for Hurricane Milton are causing long lines and empty gas pumps.
More gas is on the way, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday morning in a press conference.
"We have been dispatching fuel over the past 24 hours as gas stations have run out," he said. "We have an additional 1.2 million gallons of both diesel and gasoline that is currently en route to the state of Florida.
"Now there is no fuel shortage," DeSantis said. "Fuel continues to arrive in the state of Florida by port, and what we're doing to bring it in on the ground, but lines at gas stations have been long."
On Monday night, the Florida Highway Patrol escorted 27 fuel trucks to stations in the anticipated impact area, the governor said. "We're also working with fuel companies such as Racetrac, Wawa, Shell and Walmart to ensure fuel trucks are working 24/7 to keep fuel delivered as it comes into our ports."
Efforts are also underway to route around expected damage to the Port of Tampa, he said.
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How can I find gas in Florida?
The GasBuddy app or the interactive map can help you find which stations in your area have fuel and power.
You can also check Facebook groups for your city or neighborhood for updates and tips from residents.