July 2012

The 2012 Olympics are upon us! Tonight is the opening ceremony which will mark the beginning of days of fierce competition for hundreds of athletes. They will be proudly representing their country, working hard to make a spot for their homeland in the book of medal winners. The games will culminate with the closing ceremony on Sunday, August 12.The Olympics are the pinnacle of years, even lifetimes, of training. These elite athletes have gone through agony developing their bodies into machines for a chance to prove they are the best in the world. Within minutes, even seconds in some events, the world knows who the gold medal winner is. A lifetime of hopes and dreams are made or lost in a few moments.Even though the games are held in London this year, we’re hoping that the city made preparations for enough portable restroom trailers. For the next two weeks, London will be inundated with hundreds of thousands of guests. And with all that’s going on at different venues, we’re guessing the more portable restroom trailers that are located around the city, the better. Restroom trailers are an easy option for this type of event since they can be relocated and are generally very appreciated by the guests.Will you be heading to London for the Olympic experience, or will you just experience the games from the comfort of your own living room?

I had an unappealing but very common experience at the beach last weekend. As I’m sure most of you have done, we brought our food and drinks with us so that we could play a little, eat a little, play a little, etc. Well, eventually after all that eating and drinking, nature began to call. I’m not a big fan of using the ocean as my “outlet” (speaking for myself only), and I was determined to avoid the public beach bathrooms. Knowing that they are always stinky, dirty, germy, and hot, I decided that not eating or drinking would help my efforts to stay out of there. But I was so hot that I needed to keep drinking water. Unfortunately, nature won the battle. So as I headed up to the bathroom, I envisioned and hoped that someone had just come through to clean it, knowing full well that was just a fantasy. As I opened the door, I immediately got a whiff of the stench and a rush of the stale hot air. Gross! I held my breath, went in carefully so as not to touch more than I needed to, did what I had to do, rinsed my hands because there was no soap, and ran out before I passed out. I “washed” my hands in the ocean, thinking that maybe the salt would kill some of the germs I had acquired. What a miserable experience! Never had I wished for a portable restroom trailer at the beach more than I did that day. I would have welcomed the experience of a clean, refreshing, pleasant smelling portable restroom trailer with fresh water and soap. A restroom trailer would have been a little piece of Heaven that day! Tell us your experience if you’ve had one like that…we can’t wait to hear!

The recent article from the CDC on how to be prepared for a wedding emergency during hurricane season provided some great tips. Indeed, being prepared for an emergency on your wedding day is wise, and although we at Portable Restroom Trailers hope you won’t need to use any of your tactics, we like to say that it’s better to be safe than sorry. We’re thinking the CDC believes that, too. They recommend getting a kit, making a plan of action, and staying informed. The CDC’s last bit of advice, “be informed” is simply being aware of what is happening. Have a point of contact inform you on the latest updates so that you aren’t caught off guard. In any emergency, being attentive to the surroundings, the environment, and the condition of the guests is essential. You can't make strong decisions if you don't know what's going on. Being prepared always helps take away extra stress, but more importantly, can mean the difference between life and death. Your wedding day is special to you; so are your guests. A small amount of extra effort can pay off immeasurably if such an occasion arises as a hurricane on your wedding day.

The CDC wants you to be prepared for an emergency since wedding season seems to take place during hurricane season. The first thing they recommend is to get an emergency kit ready and have it available at the wedding. The second thing they advise is to make a plan so that there are no surprises in the case of an emergency. Your wedding day should be calm and organized. Making a plan ahead of time is a great way to keep anxiety at a minimum and nerves calm. Make sure you have a guest list with contact information and a phone list of emergency numbers for the town you will be in. You and your wedding party should be aware of all emergency exits throughout the building, as well as any evacuation procedure. Someone in the wedding party should be assigned as the point of contact for any questions that arise, so that you can focus on other things. Should any kind of emergency develop, you’ll need to be able keep frustration levels low. The more prepared you are, the more composed you will be, which will keep your guests from panicking. Portable Restroom Trailers hopes you won’t even need to think twice about the emergency kit or plan, but as long as it’s there, you’re ahead of the game. As we like to say, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Stay tuned for more information on “being informed”…

Recently, the CDC (Center for Disease Control) released a “Wedding Day Survival Guide”. The article gives some valuable tips on how to survive a wedding that takes place in the midst of hurricane season. It’s always good practice to be prepared should something happen the weekend you plan to get married. The CDC recommends you follow three tips: get a kit, make a plan, and be informed. For those of you who have already planned or are in the midst of planning a wedding, you know how essential a bridal emergency kit is. In the same way, a “storm emergency” kit can be just as vital. You can certainly purchase one, which would save you the hassle and a little bit of time; or you can make your own. However you acquire one, it should include some basics such as a first aid kit, water bottles, flashlights, plenty of extra batteries, snacks, hand wipes…anything you will need if you are stuck somewhere or have to evacuate. Appoint someone to bring it along and have it available in case it’s needed. But remember, anything you put in it will be sitting, most likely in a warm location, and without refrigeration. We at Portable Restroom Trailers live by the old adage, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Stay tuned for more information on “making a plan”…

So you know which used portable restroom trailer you want to buy, but like any previously owned purchase, you need to know exactly what you’re buying.First and foremost, you should see it for yourself. Since most places sell them “as is”, go over and take a look at it. Inspect it. That way, you’ll see firsthand what nicks and cracks it has, how it works, and if you still really like that one.Once you’ve gone to see it, have it inspected by a professional. Have them check out every aspect of the portable restroom trailer so that you know it’s safe and also what exactly will need repairs. Then you will have an idea of about how much you’re going to spend on the repairs.Lastly, make sure you’ve done your research. You should know what it takes to own a portable restroom trailer - how you will hook it up, the electrical requirements, mechanical aspects, etc. The last thing you want to do is purchase a portable restroom trailer and then not be able to take care of it or use it properly.