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Company Taps National Network to Fulfill Demand for Modular Space as Gulf Region Rebuilds
BALTIMORE and HOUSTON - September 23, 2008 - Williams Scotsman, the leading provider of modular space and storage solutions in North America, today announced it has extended disaster relief programs to customers in Texas, Mississippi and Louisiana. The company has deployed fleet and staff resources to its branch locations throughout the Gulf region to help with recovery efforts in the disaster-stricken area.
"Our thoughts and best wishes go out to everyone impacted by Hurricanes Gustav and Ike," said Mark Delaney, regional vice president/central southwest for William Scotsman. "As members of the local Houston community, we understand the hardships individuals and businesses currently face. In response to the recent devastation, we've worked diligently to pull from our resources throughout North America to procure a large volume of units to meet a variety of critical needs."
Williams Scotsman has a range of products and services available on the GSA Schedule under its Disaster Recovery Program, as well as several cooperative purchasing agreements to serve education and other public sector customers. As a mobile space provider for more than 50 years, Williams Scotsman can provide immediate space solutions for emergency situations including: offices for medical, business, and administrative use, commercial storage units, classrooms, toilet trailers, as well as shower and locker facilities.
In the aftermath of a hurricane or other natural disasters, customers have come to rely on Williams Scotsman in their recovery efforts. Williams Scotsman played a critical role in helping to rebuild after Hurricanes Rita and Katrina. In addition to deploying hundreds of mobile office and storage units to support continuing operations of local businesses, the company completed 29,000 square feet of permanent modular space for the reconstruction of South Cameron Memorial Hospital, which was destroyed by Hurricane Rita. The company also played a vital role within New Orleans' Recovery School District, providing 500,000 square feet of modular classroom space to seven different school sites after Hurricane Katrina.
"Williams Scotsman is uniquely positioned to assist in large response efforts. We have the employees, the necessary systems and a vast branch network to be able to respond with emergency modular space in a timely manner," added Delaney. "We are hopeful that our efforts will help the Gulf region return to a sense of normalcy in the coming weeks and months."
In an effort to help customers prior to storms as well as with recovery efforts, Williams Scotsman published a modular space hurricane preparedness white paper. The paper, entitled "A Modular Space Planning Guide to Hurricane Preparedness: Before and After," highlights recommended courses of action to prepare mobile units for inclement weather. The guide also provides suggestions to mitigate damage and loss after a storm hits. To access the white paper, go to http://www.willscot.com/Hurricane.
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