Penske Customer Advisory – Hurricane Irene
August 25, 2011
Penske advises customers that due to the pending hurricane expected to impact the East Coast please take the following measures before the storm arrives:
- Top off truck fuel tanks
- Move truck(s) to higher ground if in a flood-prone area
- Stay tuned to local news stations for weather reports
- Adhere to all travel and road advisories and restrictions issued by local emergency management officials
- Delay travel into impacted areas when possible
While Penske has taken every possible step to ensure continued service there is some potential for delays at Penske Truck Leasing facilities or Penske Truck Rental agent locations due to local travel restrictions, weather conditions, flooding or power outages. We appreciate your continued cooperation and patience during this storm.
Important Penske Numbers
- 24/7 Emergency Roadside Assistance: 1-800-526-0798
- Consumer Truck Rental Reservations: 1-888-996-5415
- Commercial Truck Rental Reservations: 1-800-736-7531
Helpful Hurricane Resources
Below is a short list of useful resources:
- Penske Location Finder Tool
- 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 Personal Safety Checklist (PDF)
By Randy Ryerson
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