Prepared 72-hour kits urged after Katrina lessons
Aiken County emergency officials urge individuals to build portable 72-hour survival kits costing 100 to 180 dollars, including water, nonperishables, first aid, radios, tools, duct tape, and a plan. They stress annual plan reviews, battery rotation, and using text messaging when networks fail.
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Flex-fuel drive gains in South Carolina fueling network
Spinx expands ESS and B20 at 35 SC stores and aims for all 45 by year end. ESS pumps cost up to 40000 to convert with lagging transport infra. E85 requires flex-fuel vehicles, while biodiesel uses soybean oil. State incentives include tax credits and rebates to buyers and producers. Carolina Biofuels starts biodiesel production in Greenville, target 20 million gallons annually.
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