SAVE Award 2011 Ideas

Generators and Fuel Savings – The United States Government (FEMA) spends thousands if not millions of dollars a year on the initial fueling of vehicles and generators prior to a disaster. For 1 applicant I personally granted $12,000 in fuel costs.
What the FEMA fleet system does that can save all of us money. Keep emergency responders vehicles and generators full every day. This is beneficial for several reasons:
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Background:
Coast Guard guidelines for vessel transit planning are intended to maximize operational effectiveness. Each vessel in the fleet is expected to transit at a speed that uses fuel efficiently; enabling the unit to spend more time in the operating area, reducing wear on engines and saving money. Regrettably there is not an effective monitoring and enforcement mechanism to ensure personnel adhere to these standards.... more »