Written on: November 4, 2024
The damages of Hurricane Helene, followed swiftly by Hurricane Milton, were devastating and heartbreaking, as wind, storm surge, and flooding destroyed homes and businesses and took lives.
In the aftermath, the Broco Energy® Priority 1 Emergency Response Team was swiftly on the scene in North Carolina and West Florida to help, with our biggest fleet yet to assist residents, first responders, health care providers, businesses, and more.
The emergency response efforts involved 50 diesel and service trucks, along with coordinating efforts from 10 other Massachusetts fuel companies.
Broco’s post-storm work began in the Henderson and Ashville areas in North Carolina then moved on to West Florida after being asked by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) to head and manage efforts in the Tampa area. The diesel fuel Broco trucked in powered generators that kept hospitals, health care facilities, shelters, emergency services facilities, water pumps, and more operational.
Fueling the generators allowed rescue and service organizations, municipalities, and businesses to provide essential and emergency services to the people and businesses in their communities.
Broco owner Bob Brown told Boston 25 News, “It’s really motivating when you’re seeing what you’re working and what you’re helping in real time.”
Brown is a veteran, as are many Broco employees. Because of that experience, we understand the importance of preparation and the ability to move fast for an effective response that supports local efforts.
The Boston 25 News article was also featured on MSN and Yahoo News. Other news organizations have also been covering Broco’s efforts.
Haverill Gazette: Broco Energy delivers for hurricane victims
Boston Herald: Massachusetts teams join hurricane relief efforts in North Carolina, Florida
The Boston Herald article was also published in the Lowell Sun.
Lawrence Eagle-Tribune: Broco Energy delivers fuel to hurricane victims
WHAV-FM Public Radio: Haverill’s Broco Energy providing emergency hurricane response from North Carolina to Florida
Broco Energy is certified by FEMA and the U.S. Coast Guard for emergency response, which includes emergency fuel delivery services.
Our team is fully qualified to handle emergencies of all levels, consisting of skilled fuel truck drivers and logistics coordinators. We are equipped to manage extreme weather events and other high-pressure situations, providing essential fuel support precisely when it’s needed.
Over the years, we have provided emergency response services from right here in Massachusetts to Texas and many places in between. We have assisted after major storms such as Hurricanes Harvey, Ian, Ida, Laura, Sally, Dorian, Irma, and Florence.
We can activate our response immediately for New England, while being able to respond within 24 hours for southern states.
Our emergency response services include:
2024 Hurricanes Helene and Milton: Broco’s emergency response efforts utilized 50 diesel and service trucks, coordinating with 10 other fuel companies across Massachusetts. Our mission started in West Florida and progressed to the Henderson and Asheville areas in North Carolina. The diesel fuel transported by Broco powered generators that ensured hospitals, healthcare facilities, shelters, emergency service centers, water pumps, and other critical operations remained functional.
