We understand the threat that weather events can pose.
Our nation’s refiners and petrochemical manufacturers have developed robust preparedness measures that can be taken in the event of a hurricane or extreme weather event.
We are proactive in our planning for these types of events.
We have taken measures like building and elevating new refinery control rooms, electrical equipment, pumps and compressors to avoid flooding. We have added redundant power supplies and generators. We have developed, executed and continuously refine comprehensive preparedness plans. We have also increased on-site containment facilities and developed additional operating procedures for startup and shutdown events.
We take our lessons learned seriously.
Following every severe hurricane, we share best practices and invest heavily in the standards and infrastructure needed to better protect surrounding ecosystems. Our response to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma and their aftermath demonstrates our industry’s preparedness, even in the worst cases. By investing in cutting-edge technology and advanced processes, we reduced emissions, minimized our impact on the environment, helped facilities restart production and aided communities to bounce back faster after storms than in years past.
Resources:
Hurricane Preparedness
- Storm-ready: Refining and petrochemical industries prepare for hurricane season
- AFPM White Paper on Hurricane Security Operations
- NGA Emergency Road Map for Governors
- Emergency Services Sector
- CISA Warns of Hurricane-Related Scams
- Ready Business Hurricane Toolkit
- NOAA: Understand Forecast Information
Operations
- Refinery Closures and Restarts Issue Brief
- Graphic: Refinery Restart Process
- Emergency Services Sector
Supply & Prices
- Blog: Ensuring Supply Following Irma
- Blog: Natural Disasters and Price Gouging
- Blog: Understanding America’s Resilient Fuel Market
Government Coordination
- NOAA Hurricane Center
- DHS Basic Disaster Supplies Kit
- DHS Emergency Alerts
- DHS Flood Safety
- FEMA Emergency Supply Checklist
- FEMA Hurricane Preparedness
- FEMA Integrated Public Alert & Warning System
- State Offices and Agencies of Emergency Management
- Hurricane Preparedness | Texas General Land Office
- DEP Hurricane Information | Florida Department of Environmental Protection
- Be Ready – Alabama Emergency Management Agency
- Hurricane Preparedness | Louisiana Division of Administration
- Hurricanes | Mississippi Emergency Management Agency