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PD Moderator	Message Posted: Nov 4, 2012 9:45:05 AM Ignore PD Report Abuse Finding gasoline in the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy has been about as easy as finding a needle in a haystack, which has led GasBuddy developers to come up with an innovative way to track where gasoline (diesel availability is not covered at this time) is available. The tool is immediately available for those in the affected regions by visiting gasbuddy.com/sandy from a web broswer via desktop, or mobile phone connection. Due to the approval process for smartphone apps, this tool will be web-based only at this time, but GasBuddy is looking into ways to permanently have such a feature in its smartphone apps as well. GasBuddy spotters in the region are urged to update the fuel availability information so that motorists... Visit GasBuddy Blog for full article

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Finding gasoline in the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy has been about as easy as finding a needle in a haystack, which has led GasBuddy developers to come up with an innovative way to track where gasoline (diesel availability is not covered at this time) is available.

The tool is immediately available for those in the affected regions by visiting gasbuddy.com/sandy from a web broswer via desktop, or mobile phone connection. Due to the approval process for smartphone apps, this tool will be web-based only at this time, but GasBuddy is looking into ways to permanently have such a feature in its smartphone apps as well.

GasBuddy spotters in the region are urged to update the fuel availability information so that motorists...

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aliceb3830 Rookie Author New York Posts:1 Points:120 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 9:06:15 AM Ignore aliceb3830 Report Abuse where has fuel in queens new york
TheRedFez Veteran Author Las Vegas Posts:341 Points:115,155 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Nov 9, 2012 2:30:24 PM Ignore TheRedFez Report Abuse Good idea.
Donatelo Champion Author Dayton Posts:1,115 Points:290,865 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Nov 9, 2012 10:25:54 AM Ignore Donatelo Report Abuse ok
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,580 Points:1,605,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 9, 2012 5:55:51 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse at least more useful than some of the reports / blogs posted by GB-gods.
truvoice1 Champion Author San Diego Posts:1,273 Points:470,790 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Nov 8, 2012 4:53:06 PM Ignore truvoice1 Report Abuse Good job GasBuddy!
lifeRX Rookie Author Los Angeles Posts:11 Points:4,530 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Nov 8, 2012 4:43:29 PM Ignore lifeRX Report Abuse I was in NYC when the storm hit and got stuck there for 5 extra days. It was total chaos. And no subways or buses made it worse. I am glad GB was thoughtful to put this in place. WalkingWV makes a great point for users to add to comments, especially in these rare circumstances. My thoughts and prayers are with the people who lost homes and loved ones in this tragedy.
gasokie Champion Author Oklahoma Posts:3,442 Points:1,323,805 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Nov 8, 2012 10:10:55 AM Ignore gasokie Report Abuse You can be sure that flooded areas are apt to have water flooded tanks if they are underground. A little water in the gas goes a long way.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,580 Points:1,605,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 8, 2012 12:11:32 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse it would be nice if the gas stations had (mandatory?) generators so that in the wake of storms and other disasters, gasoline and diesel could be had.
merko1913 Rookie Author Long Island Posts:2 Points:140 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 7:51:45 AM Ignore merko1913 Report Abuse by the way, if a gas station has more then 3 inches of water in there tanks the veeder root alarm system would shut down the stp ( Sub turbine pump.). So water not an option.
merko1913 Rookie Author Long Island Posts:2 Points:140 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 7:42:59 AM Ignore merko1913 Report Abuse sounds to me like you been robbed. people are stealing gas like crazy. If there was that much water in your tank your car would not run, period. if the car is running normally, and you dont smell a gas leak, or see one, then make sure your cap locks...
syncere101 Rookie Author New York Posts:1 Points:270 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 2:41:18 AM Ignore syncere101 Report Abuse I need a little advise. I filled my tank at a Mobil station in Elmsford, NY around 4am on Monday, I have driven about 60 miles since and I am down to a half tank. I drive a Corolla which is very good on gas, I spoke with someone who knows a lot about cars and his feedback was " there may be water mixed in with the gas". Is this even legal to do? Normally a full tank will last more than a week now half tank has lsted only one day, how much damage will this do to my car and can it be repaired?
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WalkingWV Champion Author West Virginia Posts:3,691 Points:776,795 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Nov 5, 2012 1:46:41 PM Ignore WalkingWV Report Abuse When we were without power after the derecho back in June, GasBuddy members just put details in the comment area with the prices. Info like, "out of gas, long lines, no waiting, just got a delivery, closed/open", etc. No need for a special site, just need members to use the existing one at it's full potential. Still a good thing though.
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