The Catskill Chronicle

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY (November 5, 2012 – 2:45 p.m.) – Sullivan County Manager David Fanslau has rescinded the limited state of emergency regarding fuel purchases. “The Limited State of Emergency that is in effect in Sullivan County regarding the prohibition of purchasing gasoline or diesel fuel at retail locations in any quantity greater than that which would fill the vehicle, with the exception of a small container necessary to fuel a generator or similar machine, as well as an exception for Sullivan County Agricultural industry support, is hereby rescinded effective 3:00 PM, Monday, November 5, 2012.

“There is not currently a shortage of fuel in Sullivan County. We have received reports from retail establishments throughout Sullivan County that their access to a resupply of fuel is sufficient.

“I want to thank the retail fuel distributors in Sullivan County for their assistance and cooperation during this limited State of Emergency, and the Sullivan County Sheriff for the actions of his office in safeguarding the available fuel supplies for the people of Sullivan County.”