Pilot Flying J is taking proactive steps to prepare its travel centers and team members for Hurricane Ian. They’ve initiated Pilot’s Emergency Response Team and are having daily calls to track the storm and guide operations.
The following locations will be temporarily closed due to mandatory evacuations and safety protocols:
- #94 Pilot, Punta Gorda, FL
- #89 One9, Ellenton, FL
- #352 Pilot, Fort Myers, FL
- #625 Flying J, Seffner, FL
- #1128 Pilot, Bartow, FL
- #471 Pilot, Haines City, FL
Currently, Hurricane Ian has hit Florida and knocked out power to about 2.6 million.
Supply Conditions:
Pilot’s logistics team has been working to build up inventory levels in these markets and its fleet of drivers are positioned to help prevent any service interruptions. At this point, they believe to have ample supply in the impacted areas to keep drivers and fleet fueled.
Important Information:
Pilot Flying J Severe Weather Updates: https://pilotflyingj.com/operational-updates·
Pilot Flying J Store Locator: https://locations.pilotflyingj.com/search
National NOAA storm track: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at4+shtml/024746.shtml?tswind120
US Power outages: https://poweroutage.us/
Florida Emergency Management (Evacuation Orders/Curfews/Emergency Preparedness): https://www.floridadisaster.org/
Florida Governor’s Office: https://www.flgov.com/
Florida Road Conditions/Closures/Contraflow: https://fl511.com/
Please reach out to a Pilot Flying J sales representative with any questions.