Florida may set up gasoline reserve for hurricanes

Orlando Sentinel: TALLAHASSEE — Still reeling from the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, Florida lawmakers may consider setting up gas reserves and whether to make food and water available along major highways.

Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran, R-Land O’Lakes, said Tuesday that he’s creating a select legislative committee to look at “meaningful” ways to improve the state’s preparation and response efforts.

Corcoran noted widespread gas shortages that occurred as Floridians were trying to evacuate. He said the committee would consider whether the state should create its own gas reserve in Central Florida.

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