11/06/2026
🌧️⚡ ATTENTION SOUTH WHIDBEY
NAOMI’S SELF-SERVE IS GETTING READY! ⛽💪
With a storm potentially moving into our area, our team has been working late to get all our systems up, running, and tuned in so we’re prepared in case the power goes out.
We’ve been serving our community since 1980. In all those years, we’ve experienced our fair share of power outages. We understand that when major power lines are damaged, it can result in widespread outages, and our community may need fuel more than ever.
That’s why we’re preparing now!
⚡ IF THE POWER GOES OUT, YOU CAN TRUST THAT THE NAOMI’S SELF-SERVE TEAM HAS YOUR BACK! ⚡
We’ll be monitoring the outage map closely. If we’re affected by a widespread outage, we’ll have extra staff on-site to help keep traffic moving safely and efficiently.
We have plenty of fuel in our underground tanks to help serve our community, and we’ve developed a traffic management system over the years to help move large numbers of vehicles through our fuel lanes in an organized manner.
WE’RE ADDING EXTRA COMMUNICATION, TOO!
Our staff will have walkie-talkies to communicate with one another and coordinate traffic flow. We also have our store PA system available to make announcements and communicate important instructions to everyone on site if needed.
📱 PLEASE KEEP OUR PHONE LINES OPEN! 📱
We understand that you may want to call the store to find out if we’re open, Maybe your wondering how long is the wait? or if we still have fuel available. We completely understand wanting to plan ahead during an outage!
However, we kindly ask that you help us keep our phone lines open for critical calls and essential business operations during these situations.
💬 FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, YOU CAN ALSO MESSAGE US ON FACEBOOK MESSENGER!
Have a question about our operations or need information during an outage? Feel free to send us a message right here on Facebook Messenger, and we can respond to you there! We appreciate your patience as our staff may also be busy helping customers on site.
📣 OUR FACEBOOK PAGE WILL BE YOUR BEST SOURCE FOR OUTAGE UPDATES!
We strive to post an update every 1–3 hours during an outage, and we’ll provide additional updates whenever something significant changes.
Please follow our page and check back regularly so you can stay informed without needing to call.
🚗 IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ OUR TRAFFIC DIRECTIONS!
We’ll be sharing several images In the next post to help explain our traffic pattern, especially for newcomers and anyone who hasn’t experienced the power outage traffic before.
🔹 FOLLOW THE FUEL LANES. Our lanes are designed to help move vehicles through in an organized and efficient manner. Please follow staff instructions and the lane directions when they’re in place.
🔹 PLEASE LET OUR STAFF KNOW WHAT YOU’RE FUELING! When you reach the traffic director, let them know whether you’re getting:
• Gas in cans only
• Gas for your vehicle only
• Both gas cans and your vehicle
This helps us direct you into the most efficient line and keeps traffic moving smoothly.
🔹 PLEASE DO NOT CUT THE LINE! Even if you’re only filling gas cans, you must enter and travel through the designated line like everyone else. Please don’t bypass waiting vehicles or attempt to jump ahead. Keeping everyone in the proper traffic flow helps prevent confusion, protects our customers and staff, and keeps the operation safe and fair.
🔹 LOOK FOR OUR STAFF DIRECTING TRAFFIC. When a staff member is present, they’ll be wearing an orange reflective vest or, when it’s raining, a reflective windbreaker. Please follow their directions.
🔹 PLEASE BE PATIENT! We’ll do our very best to move everybody through as quickly as possible while maintaining an organized and safe operation. We know waiting for fuel can be frustrating, especially during an outage, and we truly appreciate your cooperation.
☕ JET JAVA COFFEE COMPANY YOUR COFFEE FIX IS JUST A FEW TAPS AWAY!
Need your favorite coffee while you’re out and about? You can also place a mobile order through the Joe app!
📲 Download the Joe app, find Jet Java Coffee Company, and order your favorite delicious pastries and amazing drinks.
The Jet Java team has some incredibly talented baristas who work hard to make your coffee experience special. Stop by for a great drink, a tasty pastry, and a friendly face!
🚗 A QUICK REMINDER ABOUT COFFEE STAND TRAFFIC:
➡️ The RIGHT side of the coffee stand is for drive through coffee traffic.
⬅️ The LEFT side, along the building, is for walk-up coffee orders.
Please keep these routes separate and follow any directions from our staff.
🥪 NEED A SNACK FROM INSIDE?
Please do not block the gas pumps while shopping inside. Park in our gravel parking lot before coming into the store. This helps keep the fuel lanes available for customers who need to fuel up.
🍳 A NOTE ABOUT GENERATOR POWER
If we’re operating on generator power, we cannot Prepare hot food or pump propane. We appreciate your understanding as we work within the limitations of our Generator’s power.
👋 SEE OUR STAFF OR MANAGERS OUTSIDE? COME SAY HELLO!
If you see us outside directing traffic, coordinating with one another, or helping customers, don’t hesitate to say hello! We’re here to help, answer questions, and make a stressful situation a little easier for our community.
❤️ WE’VE BEEN HERE SINCE 1980, AND WE’RE PROUD TO BE HERE FOR SOUTH WHIDBEY.
Preparation, communication, patience, and teamwork make a big difference during a widespread outage. We’re doing our part to be ready, and we ask everyone to do theirs by following directions and looking out for one another.
Please keep an eye on our page for updates and the traffic-direction images we’ll be sharing.
Stay safe, South Whidbey. We’ve got your back! 💪⛽❤️
— Your team at Naomi’s Self-Serve
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