OMEGA News - OMEGA - West Virginia Oil Marketers & Grocers Association

Details: Press; September 15, 2008

Governor Joe Manchin proclaimed a State of Emergency in West Virginia on Friday, September 12th, 2008, due to possible effects from Hurricane Ike.

As a reminder, below are the guidelines that must be followed during a state of emergency:

§46A-6J-3. Prohibited unfair pricing practices. (see attached article for further information)

Details: Press; September 12, 2008

Hours of Service Waiver for State of West Virginia:

Due to projected supply disruptions because of Hurricane Ike, the WV Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management has issued an Hours of Service Waiver for the State of West Virginia. This Waiver is effective at 5:00 p.m. today, September 12th, through Friday, September 19th at 5:00 p.m.

Details: Press; September 12, 2008

We have been contacted by the Governor's Office and Jimmy Gianato, Director of the WV Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, regarding their concern about possible fuel outages because of Hurricane Ike. They are willing to work with us in any way that they can and they asked to be made aware of any fuel outages if and when they occur.

We request that if you incur any outages, runs or other problems as it relates to fuel over the next few days, that you contact Jan Vineyard either at (304) 343-5500 or (304) 415-2497.

Details: Press; August 21, 2008

KEROSENE PURCHASED FROM MAY 1, 2008 UNTIL AUGUST 19, 2008 MAY BE DANGEROUS AND SHOULD NOT BE USED. THE KEROSENE MAY BE CONTAMINATED WITH GASOLINE, CREATING A RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION.