Disaster Relief Comes in the Form of Temporary Shelter

Every year, our planet is forced to react to any number of natural disasters. Whether it’s a Category 3 hurricane, flood damage, or this year’s oil spill, temporary shelter is a top priority when it comes to disaster relief.

Adequate, immediate shelter is crucial to survival in emergency situations. Business continuity management and contingency planning are essential, as any disaster your organization suffers requires a rapid response. And this must be planned in advance. While continuity plans often center around computer systems and financial data, buildings and other facilities are vital to the equation as well.

Mahaffey offers a full line of portable buildings and temporary warehouses to put you back in business – fast! These structures can be mobilized and installed in just a few days, as our experienced crews install up to 10,000 sq ft of tents and structures per day. Our products are available for temporary or semi-permanent applications, such as storage facilities, interim manufacturing plants, or while renovation projects force your relocation.

Additionally, following a fire, flood, or other disaster, your firm must respond quickly before the crisis becomes fatal. Mahaffey has many portable buildings that can be loaded in hours and dispatched to be on site in just days.

Relief applications typically use multiple portable structures configured as temporary cities, equipped to feed and house 1,600+ people. Each temporary building can be outfitted with a raised wood sub-floor, HVAC, lighting, power distribution, and other life safety accessories typically found in conventional buildings.

With standard, off-the-shelf snow loads of 30 lbs per sq ft and wind loads of 90-120 mph, Mahaffey structures are engineered to replace your facility anywhere in North America. Standard widths range from 33’ to 164’, while side heights range up to 20’ high. Optional items include insulated steel walls and a wide variety of door options.

Because we know natural disasters are unplanned, we offer financial flexibility to fit your needs while you rent, purchase, or lease one of our structures. Treating the planet right is also a priority to us, which is why we use sustainable materials that are 100 percent recyclable, portable, and relocatable.

We understand the complexities involved in these extreme situations and are available to help your organization and respond to your needs 24/7.