This email which is circulating, is supposed to be ...
- From a guy who works with a petroleum company
 
Tips on pumping gas.
 
I don't know what you guys are paying for gasoline.... but here in California we are also paying higher, up to $4.23 per gallon. But my line of work is in petroleum for about 31 years now, so here are some tricks to get more of your money's worth for every gallon..
 
Here at the Kinder Morgan Pipeline where I work in San Jose,CA we deliver about 4 million gallons in a 24-hour period thru the pipeline. One day is diesel the next day is jet fuel, and gasoline, regular and premium grades. We have 34-storage tanks here with a total capacity of 16,800,000 gallons.
 
Only buy or fill up your car or truck in the early morning when the ground temperature is still cold.
 
Remember that all service stations have their storage tanks buried below ground. The colder the ground the more dense the gasoline, when it gets warmer gasoline expands, so buying in the afternoon or in the evening....your gallon is not exactly a gallon. In the petroleum business, the specific gravity and the temperature of the gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, ethanol and other petroleum products plays an important role.
 
A 1-degree rise in temperature is a big deal for this business. But the service stations do not have temperature compensation at the pumps.
 
When you're filling up do not squeeze the trigger of the nozzle to a fast mode. If you look you will see that the trigger has three (3) stages: low, middle, and high. In slow mode you should be pumping on low speed, thereby minimizing the vapors that are created while you are pumping. All hoses at the pump have a vapor return. If you are pumping on the fast rate, some other liquid that goes to your tank becomes vapor. 
Those vapors are being sucked up and back into the underground storage tank so you're gettin g less worth for your money.
 
One of the most important tips is to fill up when your gas tank is HALF FULL or HALF EMPTY. The reason for this is, the more gas you have in your tank the less air occupying its empty space. Gasoline evaporates faster than you can imagine. Gasoline storage tanks have an internal floating roof. This roof serves as zero clearance between the gas and the atmosphere, so it minimizes the evaporation. Unlike service stations, here where I work, every truck that we load is temperature compensated so that every gallon is actually the exact amount.
 
Another reminder, if there is a gasoline truck pumping into the storage tanks when you stop to buy gas, DO NOT fill up--most likely the gasoline is being stirred up as the gas is being delivered, and you might pick up some of the dirt that normally settles on the bottom. Hope this will help you get the most value for your money.
 
DO SHARE THESE TIPS WITH OTHERS!
 
WH E RE TO BUY USA GAS, THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT TO KNOW. READ ON
 
Gas rationing in the 80's worked even though we grumbled about it. It might even be good for us! The Saudis are boycotting American goods. We should return the favor.
 
An interesting thought is to boycott their GAS.
 
Every time you fill up the car, you can avoid putting more money into the coffers of Saudi Arabia . Just buy from gas companies that don't import their oil from the Saudis.
 
Nothing is more frustrating than the feeling that every time I fill-up the tank, I am sending my money to people who are trying to kill me, my family, and my friends.
 
I thought it might be interesting for you to know which oil companies are the best to buy gas from and which major companies import Middle Eastern oil.
 
These companies import Middle Eastern oil:
Shell........................... 205,7 42,000 barrels
Chevron/Texaco......... 144,332,000 barrels
E xxon/Mobil...... ......... 130,082,000 barrels
Marathon/Speedway... 117,740,000 barrels
Amoco............................62,231,000 barrels
Citgo gas is from South America , from a Dictator who hates Americans. If you do the math at $30/barrel, these imports amount to over $18 BILLION! (oil is now $90 - $100 a barrel
 
Here are so me large companies that do not import Middle Eastern oil:
Sunoco..................0 barrels
Conoco..................0 barrels
Sinclair..................0 barrels
BP/Phillips.............0 barrels
Hess.................... ..0 barrels
ARC0.....................0 barrels
 
All of this information is available from the Department of Energy and each is required to state where they get their oil and how much they are importing.
 
But to have an impact, we need to reach literally millions of gas buyers. It's really simple to do.
 
Now, don't wimp out at this point.. .. keep reading and I'll ex plain how simple it is to reach millions of people!!
 
I'm sending this note to about thirty people. If each of you send it to at least ten more (30 x 10 =300)...and those 300 send it to at least ten more (300 x 10 = 3,000) .. and so on, by the time the message reaches the sixth generation of people, we will have reached over THREE MILLION consumers !!!!!!! If those three million get excited and pass this on to ten friends each, then 30 million people will have been contacted!
 
If it goes one level further, you guessed it .... THREE HUNDRED MILLION PEOPLE!!!

This link is on the FEMA website...


It is not likely you will have internet access after a flood so printing and fileing the helpful information I have been posting and then sealing in a couple ziplock bags and keeping that information with you might be a good idea.

((hugs)))

Recovering from and coping with flood damaged property

After a Flood

The following are guidelines for the period following a flood:

• Listen for news reports to learn whether the community’s water supply is safe to drink.
  
  
• Avoid floodwaters; water may be contaminated by oil, gasoline, or raw sewage. Water may also be electrically charged from underground or downed power lines.
  
  
• Avoid moving water.
  
  
• Be aware of areas where floodwaters have receded. Roads may have weakened and could collapse under the weight of a car.
  
  
• Stay away from downed power lines, and report them to the power company.
  
  
• Return home only when authorities indicate it is safe.
  
  
• Stay out of any building if it is surrounded by floodwaters.
  
  
• Use extreme caution when entering buildings; there may be hidden damage, particularly in foundations.
  
  
• Service damaged septic tanks, cesspools, pits, and leaching systems as soon as possible. Damaged sewage systems are serious health hazards.
  
  
• Clean and disinfect everything that got wet. Mud left from floodwater can contain sewage and chemicals.

During a Flood

If a flood is likely in your area, you should:

• Listen to the radio or television for information.
• Be aware that flash flooding can occur. If there is any possibility of a flash flood, move immediately to higher ground. Do not wait for instructions to move.
• Be aware of streams, drainage channels, canyons, and other areas known to flood suddenly. Flash floods can occur in these areas with or without such typical warnings as rain clouds or heavy rain.

If you must prepare to evacuate, you should do the following:

• Secure your home. If you have time, bring in outdoor furniture. Move essential items to an upper floor.
• Turn off utilities at the main switches or valves if instructed to do so. Disconnect electrical appliances. Do not touch electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water.

If you have to leave your home, remember these evacuation tips:

• Do not walk through moving water. Six inches of moving water can make you fall. If you have to walk in water, walk where the water is not moving. Use a stick to check the firmness of the ground in front of you.
• Do not drive into flooded areas. If floodwaters rise around your car, abandon the car and move to higher ground if you can do so safely. You and the vehicle can be quickly swept away.

Driving Flood Facts

The following are important points to remember when driving in flood conditions:

• Six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars causing loss of control and possible stalling.
• A foot of water will float many vehicles.
• Two feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles including sport utility vehicles (SUV’s) and pick-ups.

Before a Flood

To prepare for a flood, you should:

• Avoid building in a floodplain unless you elevate and reinforce your home.
• Elevate the furnace, water heater, and electric panel if susceptible to flooding.
• Install "check valves" in sewer traps to prevent flood water from backing up into the drains of your home.
• Construct barriers (levees, beams, floodwalls) to stop floodwater from entering the building.
• Seal walls in basements with waterproofing compounds to avoid seepage.

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