With severe winter weather threatening much of the United States over the weekend and into this week, RaceTrac said it is “committed to keeping communities fueled, informed and prepared, from utility workers restoring power to residents preparing for the storm.”

In heavily impacted areas, RaceTrac has designated pump No. 1 as a priority fuel lane reserved for marked first responder and utility vehicles to help crews refuel, recharge and return quickly to their work.

RaceTrac also said it offers complimentary coffee and fountain drinks to first responders every day, but during the storm, the offer will extend to electric utility crews and arborists working to restore power to homes and businesses in affected areas. First responders and utility crew personnel who are in uniform or show a work badge to the store associate can take advantage of the offer at all RaceTrac store locations.

“When storms hit, utility crews and first responders work tirelessly to restore power and keep our communities safe,” said Mark Reese, senior vice president of operations at RaceTrac. “We know severe weather brings stress and uncertainty, so RaceTrac is here to help by keeping utility crews, first responders and our neighbors fueled and prepared. We strive to stay open as long as possible and reopen as quickly as we can, because that’s when our communities need us most.”

Every year on July 24 (24/7 Day), the NACS Foundation unites convenience stores across America in recognizing first responders, medical personnel and American Red Cross volunteers who work around the clock, 24/7, to serve our communities to ensure people don’t face emergencies alone.

Join NACS for an informational webinar, “24/7 Day 2026: Honoring Heroes, Expanding Our Impact, Deepening Our Reach,” on Tuesday, January 27 at 2:00 p.m. EST. This webinar is designed for new and returning retail and supplier partners interested in participating in this impactful nationwide event.