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some didn ’ t come home till early January [ 2018 ] from Puerto Rico .” Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico on Sept . 20 , 2017 . “ It ’ s a sacrifice to be sure ,” Rohrig says , “ but our folks have been very proud to be part of something that is helping an area recover .”

Working in emergency conditions is challenging and safety is a constant concern , the Foster Fuels executives say . “ The safety aspect is on all of our minds ,” Rohrig says , noting that Watt R . Foster Jr ., president , CEO , owner emphasizes it . “ I ’ ve taken more

than one call from him to say , ‘ Everything sounds like it ’ s going well , please keep everybody safe .’ It ’ s always a challenge and always important .”

The company has approximately 185 employees . “ Those that go and work [ in hard-hit areas ] are not the only ones pitching in ,” Rohrig notes . “ The team at home is just incredible — to step up and pick up the slack . It ’ s all-hands-on-deck . Most everybody that can [ get one ] has a CDL , so we ’ ll put sales people in a fuel truck if need be .” l FON

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