Every year low lying lands along rivers, bays and coastal areas may be inundated by floodwaters and tidal surge.  The force of bouyancy will cause submerged fuel tanks to float away, breaking the supply line to the house and spilling fuel contained in the tank.

Related Information:

• Flooding and Fuel Tanks: A Guide to Anchoring Fuel Tanks in the Floodplain (.pdf)
• Protecting Your Property from Flooding - Anchoring Outside Oil Tanks (.pdf)
• Protecting Your Property from Flooding - Anchoring Outside Propane Tanks (.pdf)