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Gas shortages ease as South Florida recovers from devastating floods

Residents in South Florida can finally take a breath of relief as they see their neighborhoods and gas stations slowly return to normalcy, following the historic flooding caused by unprecedented rains that inundated the region. The deluge wreaked havoc on the supply chain out of Port Everglades, crippling tanker trucks and fuel terminals, exacerbating the fuel shortage crisis.

The aftermath of the flooding continues to pose difficulties to some communities, with many still grappling with the destruction and devastation caused by the unprecedented disaster. Nevertheless, filled fuel tankers are slowly making their way to gas stations, bringing much-needed respite to drivers who have been waiting anxiously for the supply chain to stabilize.

“Thank God they’re here. It’s been a week, 7 days since this flood,” said one resident, relieved at the sight of fuel trucks arriving at gas stations.

Broward County Mayor Lamar Fisher also shared the good news, saying, “We now have 9 of our 12 terminals up and operating, which is great news. And what that means is obviously gas is getting to the stations that are needed.”

However, as residents begin to recover from the flooding, the arduous process of cleanup and recovery continues. Communities are still grappling with the aftermath of the disaster, with many residents seeking help and assistance to rebuild their homes and properties.

Fortunately, help is on the way, as crews from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) arrived on the ground to assess the damage and provide much-needed assistance. While getting aid from FEMA takes time, it is an important step towards helping homeowners get back on their feet and begin the recovery process.

“When it comes to impacts to individual homeowners and renters, there is not a threshold, but we do want to see the overall impact to a community: how many homes are destroyed, how many have major damage,” said one FEMA representative.

Despite the challenges and difficulties that still lie ahead, South Florida is slowly recovering from the historic flooding. With fuel slowly making its way back to gas stations and FEMA providing assistance to those in need, there is hope that the region will soon be able to put this disaster behind it.

Alfred Duncan

Alfred Duncan is a senior editor at The South Florida Daily, where he oversees our coverage of politics, misinformation, health and economics. Alfred is a former reporter and editor for BuzzFeed News, National Geographic and USA Today.

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