Numerous gas stations running dry as Hurricane Milton approaches

Author: Jillian Haggerty Writer: Carolina Guzman
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Yesterday, searching for gas and supplies was difficult, as numerous grocery stores were facing shortages, and many gas stations were running dry as Hurricane Milton approaches.

Sunday night, Governor Ron DeSantis said a quarter of a million gallons of gas was deployed in the state, and as of Monday, 315,000 gallons of gas are en route.

WINK News reporter Jillian Haggerty was out trying to find gas stations with fuel in stock Monday morning.

Airport-Pulling Road in East Naples has been the busiest gas station in Naples, as people fill up their tanks without seeing red baggies indicating no fuel.

The rain was starting to pick back up in the morning, so it’s important to stay patient if you come to East Naples for gas. The roads can become slick, and cars are at almost every pump.

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