How to Utilize Temporary Modular Buildings for Disaster Relief
Natural disasters happen without warning, and the impact on businesses and organizations can be immediate and significant. If it is a tornado, flood, fire, or severe storm, getting operations back up and running quickly depends on having a plan in place before disaster strikes, and the right resources ready to deploy when it does.
Build a Business Continuity Plan Before You Need One
It is essential to determine what you’ll do if (or when) a natural disaster happens at your place of business. This plan every organization should have a plan that covers not only how to respond during an emergency but also how to recover after one. A solid disaster preparedness plan addresses the immediate response, evacuation procedures, safety kits, emergency contacts — but also the operational questions that follow:
- How soon will we attempt to resume operations?
- What will we do if our facility or office is damaged?
- Are we able to transition to remote work for some or all employees?
- How quickly can we rebuild or find temporary space?
- What resources will we need to get operations running again?
Putting together a business continuity plan does not have to be complicated. Satellite Shelters can help answer several of those questions and make the recovery process significantly smoother.
Rebuilding After a Disaster with Modular Construction
If a disaster leaves your facility in need of a full rebuild, modular construction is worth serious consideration.
Modular buildings can get you back up and running significantly faster than traditional stick-built construction. Because modules are built off-site while your foundation and utilities are being prepared simultaneously, you avoid the delays that come with a linear construction process. Once site work is complete, your building is delivered and assembled on location.
Factory-controlled manufacturing reduces material waste, avoids weather-related delays, and keeps building materials protected throughout the process. To learn more about how Satellite combines building design and construction into a single, streamlined solution, visit our modular building design page.
Using Temporary Space During Renovation and Restoration
Sometimes, a building, structure, or complex may not be a total loss, but renovation and restoration are still necessary. If this is the case, consider using a mobile office or temporary modular building while your permanent facilities are repaired and remodeled. Using our temporary structures during the disaster relief process can help get you back up and running with minimal downtime.
Because our buildings are easily deployed and can be set up quickly, they can remain on-site until you finish renovating. In addition to mobile offices and administrative offices, our products include:
- Portable classrooms
- Conference and training rooms
- Cafeterias and lunchrooms
- Storage containers
- Custom modular buildings
We can even supply the necessary office equipment, furniture, and other products or services you need to continue business as usual.
Continuing Services After a Tornado: Vilonia United Methodist Church’s Story
An EF4 tornado passed through Vilonia, AR, in 2014, causing millions of dollars in property damage. Watch the video below to learn how Vilonia United Methodist Church, whose existing space had been destroyed in the storm, used modular construction to continue services for their congregation:
Make Modular Part of Your Disaster Recovery Plan
No one likes to think about disaster striking, but it’s critical that you’re prepared. With a national network of resources, Satellite Shelters is here to help.
If you’re curious about the benefits of modular construction for your disaster recovery plan—or any other business continuity needs—reach out to our local team of modular experts today.