https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/09/in-irma-prep-gasbuddy-downloads-increased-10x-nuclear-reactors-stayed-online/

Before Hurricane Irma made landfall in Key West, FL on Sunday morning, Floridians hustled to make final preparations in case the storm severed the critical transportation, communication, and power lines that keep modern life humming. That sent much of the state driving to gas stations to top off tanks in the event an escape was required. But many stations couldn’t meet the sudden demand, so fuel shortages and miles-long lines fast became a reality.