SMF Energy Deploys Its Emergency Response Team to Louisiana in Support of Hurricane Gustav Relief Efforts
9/2/2008 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla
SMF Energy Corporation, (FUEL), a leading provider of specialized transportation and distribution services for petroleum products and chemicals, confirmed today that it has deployed its emergency response teams to Louisiana to support relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav. In addition, the Company announced plans are in place to respond to Hurricane Hanna and Tropical Storm Ike, as well as any other tropical disturbances along the Gulf Coast and Atlantic Seaboard between now and the end of November when the official hurricane season ends. Richard E. Gathright, President and CEO, commented, "Roughly 17% of Louisiana is without power (in the aftermath of Gustav) impacting many critical services needed by the residents of this state. We have deployed a number of emergency response teams from our facilities in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina and Texas to assist in the recovery efforts. As in the past, our plans call for the reconfiguration of delivery routes, added shifts and the redeployment of equipment to affected areas in order to supply needed fuels in support of emergency vehicles, power generators and relief service providers who rely on us for assistance." Gathright concluded, "SMF Energy Corporation has a 24 year long history of being a first responder when natural disasters strike and, from all early indications, we are again facing an extremely busy and potentially devastating storm season. Our contingency plans are in place, and we are ready to respond quickly whenever and wherever a potential natural disaster strikes vital infrastructure or services in our operating areas."
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