{"id":28807,"date":"2024-05-21T10:00:27","date_gmt":"2024-05-21T10:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanpetroleumpr.com\/?p=28807"},"modified":"2025-02-28T11:13:49","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T11:13:49","slug":"fuel-delivery-in-an-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americanpetroleumpr.com\/en\/fuel-delivery-in-an-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"How to manage fuel delivery in an emergency in Puerto Rico"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The main service that American Petroleum offers in emergency situations and during hurricanes is the distribution of gasoline and\/or diesel fuel to residential, commercial and industrial generators. Therefore, we are going to explain how to manage your request with us for <strong>fuel delivery in an emergency<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>In addition, we provide lubricants and specialty products to keep your business operations running smoothly and without interruption. No matter the volume required and no matter the location, at American Petroleum we are <strong>prepared to meet your needs<\/strong> thanks to the great flexibility of our fleet of trucks.<\/p>\n<h2>4 key steps for managing your fuel delivery in an emergency<\/h2>\n<p>To ensure fuel and product delivery in an emergency, it is important to follow these steps (more information on our <a href=\"https:\/\/americanpetroleumpr.com\/en\/emergency-management\/\">emergency management<\/a> page):<\/p>\n<h3>1. Know your account representative<\/h3>\n<p>It is crucial that <a href=\"https:\/\/americanpetroleumpr.com\/en\/contact-us\/meet-the-team\/\">you know your Account Representative<\/a>, who handles your requests. During an emergency, the volume of requests can be high, so having an established relationship with your representative <strong>will expedite the delivery process<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21801\" src=\"https:\/\/americanpetroleumpr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Como-hacer-un-pedido-de-combustible-en-temporada-de-huracanes.jpg\" alt=\"C\u00f3mo hacer un pedido de combustible en temporada de huracanes\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/americanpetroleumpr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Como-hacer-un-pedido-de-combustible-en-temporada-de-huracanes.jpg 999w, https:\/\/americanpetroleumpr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Como-hacer-un-pedido-de-combustible-en-temporada-de-huracanes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/americanpetroleumpr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Como-hacer-un-pedido-de-combustible-en-temporada-de-huracanes-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>2. Make sure your account is active<\/h3>\n<p>We understand an \u201cactive\u201d account to be an account that has received <strong>at least one delivery in the last 12 months<\/strong> to ensure that details of fuel delivery in an emergency are up to date and our drivers and field personnel are familiar with your facilities.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Make sure you have the necessary information when requesting a delivery<\/h3>\n<p>It is <strong>important to provide accurate information<\/strong> including gallonage and product needed, sleeve feet for delivery, exact location and address, payment\/price confirmation and contact details.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Allow for delivery time in case of emergencies<\/h3>\n<p>In regular situations, a delivery can be requested 24 hours in advance, but in case of fuel delivery in an emergency, a <strong>minimum of 36 hours<\/strong> in advance is required to ensure timely delivery due to the high volume of calls and deliveries.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21789\" src=\"https:\/\/americanpetroleumpr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Como-preparar-tu-empresa-para-un-huracan.jpg\" alt=\"C\u00f3mo preparar tu empresa para un hurac\u00e1n\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/americanpetroleumpr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Como-preparar-tu-empresa-para-un-huracan.jpg 960w, https:\/\/americanpetroleumpr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Como-preparar-tu-empresa-para-un-huracan-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/americanpetroleumpr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Como-preparar-tu-empresa-para-un-huracan-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Rely on American Petroleum for fuel delivery in an emergency<\/h2>\n<p>In emergency situations, many customers seek priority delivery. At American Petroleum, we value all of our customers. However, <strong>we follow protocols that prioritize critical sectors<\/strong> such as healthcare, food and government during periods of high demand.<\/p>\n<p>Customers with active accounts and payments in good standing who request fuel delivery in an emergency in advance will be served on a <strong>first-come, first-served basis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The most important thing is to anticipate a possible emergency<\/strong>! Don&#8217;t wait until the last minute. At American Petroleum we provide you with all the information and resources you need to avoid fuel supply interruptions. Contact us.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #808080;\">In emergencies, American Petroleum will prioritise critical sectors, which may affect other delivery times. Customers with current accounts who have requested fuel in advance will be served on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to priority. We are not responsible for delays due to circumstances beyond our control. We recommend anticipating emergencies. For more information, please contact us. Thank you for your cooperation and support in this matter.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The main service that American Petroleum offers in emergency situations and during hurricanes is the distribution of gasoline and\/or diesel fuel to residential, commercial and industrial generators. 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