GasBuddy develops Sandy gas availability site
Last edited Mon Nov 5, 2012, 04:39 AM - Edit history (1)
Finding gasoline in the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy has been about as easy as finding a needle in a haystack, which has led GasBuddy developers to come up with an innovative way to track where gasoline (diesel availability is not covered at this time) is available.
The tool is immediately available for those in the affected regions by visiting http://www.gasbuddy.com/sandy from a web broswer via desktop, or mobile phone connection. Due to the approval process for smartphone apps, this tool will be web-based only at this time, but GasBuddy is looking into ways to permanently have such a feature in its smartphone apps as well.
GasBuddy spotters in the region are urged to update the fuel availability information so that motorists looking for gasoline can find it. GasBuddy is also working with some gas stations to keep their information updated, but as word gets out about the new tool, use and reporting will likely continue to increase.
Read more at http://blog.gasbuddy.com/posts/GasBuddy-develops-Sandy-gas-availability-site/1715-518011-1435.aspx#1hCcxxeVVWr1bSAh.99
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I think this is very cool! Tried this and it really works! Spread it around! 
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Kick and rec!!
Found it in 2010 when gas kept going up and up and up... Though it's very helpful for finding the best prices anywhere, I've learned that my part of NY has some of the highest in the country... *sigh*
But I think this new feature is a brilliant idea and I wanted to pass it on!
