DeSantis sends another 500,000 gallons of fuel to Southeast Florida

MIAMI (FLV) – The DeSantis administration has deployed another 500,000 gallons of fuel to help relieve Southeast Florida gas line backups.

The total deployed by the Florida government now stands at one million gallons.

Fuel deployment for the flood disaster was managed by the State Emergency Response Team.

The Division of Emergency Management said that Port Everglades is now 70% operational. The port is responsible for 40% of the state’s fuel imports.

Broward County Commissioner Michael Udine said Thursday afternoon that things are looking “much better” at Southeast Florida gas stations.

“53% of stations are good in Miami/Fort Lauderdale […] 74% of stations are good in West Palm Beach/Fort Pierce….. Trucks are rolling normally through @PortEverglades (still have a few terminals down) but supply getting out and there is gas to fill up,” he said, as the situation continuously improves.

Florida Highway Patrol of Palm Beach also uploaded video of law enforcement escorting gasoline trucks to gas stations.

DeSantis deployed support to Southeast Florida to assist in the flooding less than 24 hours after the floods worsened the late night prior.

The governor’s office slammed critics for trying to “politicize” the floods, last week noting that the “entire state emergency apparatus [was] already in action working to understand and support the needs of SE Florida.”

Read more about the state’s emergency efforts in the area here. Check with local authorities for the most up-to-date information.