Hurricane Sandy Advisory
October 26, 2012
Important Penske Information & Numbers
- Penske Location and Fuel Finder Tool
- 24/7 Roadside Assistance: 1-800-526-0798
- Consumer Truck Rental Reservations: 1-888-996-5415
- Commercial Truck Rental Reservations: 1-800-736-7531
While Penske has taken every possible step to ensure continued service there is some potential for delays or closures of Penske Truck Leasing facilities or Penske Truck Rental agent locations due to local travel restrictions, weather conditions, flooding, power outages, or a state of emergency. We appreciate your continued cooperation and patience during this storm.
Penske advises its business and consumer customers to take the following measures before the storm arrives:
- Top off truck fuel tanks
- Move trucks to higher ground if in a flood-prone area
- Stay tuned to local news stations for weather reports
- Adhere to all travel, road advisories and restrictions
- Delay travel into impacted areas when possible
Helpful Resources
- U.S. DOT National Traffic and Road Closures and Advisories by State
- Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA)
- FEMA Blog – Emergency Updates and Preparedness
- Ready.gov – Hurricane Preparedness
- National Hurricane Center Storm Updates
- American Red Cross Hurricane Tips
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