Gas stations going empty amid prep for Hurricane Dorian

Although there is still uncertainty of the path of Hurricane Dorian, many gas stations in Southwest Florida and statewide are going empty. And people are waiting in long lines to fill up their tanks. Some people aren’t worried, but others we spoke to said it’s not worth taking a chance.

Stacey Nixon isn’t wasting any time Thursday. She’s filling up her car tank and getting ready for whatever Dorian brings to Southwest Florida.

“Rather be safe than sorry,” Nixon said.

Nixon is not alone. Many people are at stations across Southwest Florida filling their cars with gas.

“I’m leaving,” Nixon said. “It’s a cat four, so I’m getting out.”

Anyone who pulled the Chevron gas station on Orange River Road in Buckingham either had to pay premium or continue to look for another place to fill the tank, since the station sold out of regular.

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