Recently Governor Nathan Deal of Georgia and Alabama Governor Robert Bentley declared state of emergencies because of a pipeline spill in Shelby County, 30 miles south of Birmingham, Alabama. Six states that are facing possible gas shortages include Tennessee, Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina and Alabama.

For starters, the pipeline carries gasoline from refineries in Houston all the way to the New York Harbor. According to Colonial Pipeline, approximately 250,000 gallons of gasoline was spilled and will most likely cause damage to the environment, changes in transportation, rise in gas prices and a lot of clean up. According to ABC News, the pipeline provides almost 40 percent of the region's gasoline and runs at or near full capacity.

1. Gas Prices

It's happening. Gas stations aren't receiving the amount of gasoline they are used to having available and prices are rising. The picture above is from RaceTrac in Woodstock, GA where Ashleigh Womack, Director of Communications and Partnerships said it "has a depleted fuel supply due to recent pipeline issues. The fuel sign at this location is properly functioning; however, it is an industry standard to post a $9.99 price point to indicate a depleted fuel supply."

Although $9.99 is just a warning to customers and prices have only moved a couple of cents since the spill, we shouldn't be shocked as they continue to rise and there are lines at gas stations.

2. Truck Drivers Are Working Overtime

The spill is allowing truck drivers who deliver gasoline to work overtime in order to avoid gasoline shortages because as history has taught us, using pipelines is the quickest transportation of gasoline. For now, we have to hang in there and rely on our truck drivers to deliver.

3. Environmental Changes

Nearby creeks and streams are being monitored to make sure that gasoline hasn't infiltrated the water. This would affect wildlife which is why Colonial Pipeline is working with the Cahaba riverkeeper and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. They are hoping that the weather won't affect the movement of the gasoline while it's being cleaned up.

4. Precarious Working Conditions

Over 500 workers from Colonial and other construction companies are splitting shifts to clean the areas affected. They are working around the clock and because of the amount of gasoline that has spilled in a small area, workers have to be careful of the air that they are breathing in. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has configured safety benchmarks within the air to ensure that workers stay healthy and are working in safe conditions.

5. Lines And Angered Customers

It might take longer than you are used to to get gas these next couple of days. As gas stations have shortages, they will start bagging pumps making gas less accessible. Tom Kloza, a chief oil analyst with the Oil Price Information Service tells CNN, "People are going to be seeing a 5 to 10 cent a gallon increase at a time they're normally seeing a 5 to 10 cent a gallon price drop,". Customers may become agitated while they are trying to fill up for a road trip, work or leisure but the best thing to remember is to keep your cool and limit road rage.

Colonial Pipeline has started their repairs but they aren't scheduled to be finished until next week, weather permitting. Pack your patience for the next couple of days and don't wait until you're on empty to fill up because you might not get the chance.