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North Carolina Emergency Management is a division of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety that handles a wide spectrum of emergency and disaster management services for the state. They’re some of the first people onsite for flash floods, chemical spills, hurricanes, and more. With a long list of critical responsibilities, you might not think that an organization like this would be concerned about portable shower trailers. But the staff at NCEM know that shower trailers are an irreplaceable part of many disaster response efforts.
When the unexpected happens anywhere in the state, staff from North Carolina Emergency Management are among the first people onsite to begin triage and damage control. And they’re also some of the last people involved in any emergency because of their active role in managing the state’s response and recovery efforts. For the duration of their involvement, they have hardworking people in the field who need to go home safe and clean after every shift. With decades of experience handling man-made and natural disasters, this is one organization that truly understands the value of a portable shower trailer.
Supporting North Carolina’s Emergency Workers
North Carolina found itself in need of shower trailers in many coastal areas in the wake of 2016’s category 5 Hurricane Matthew. Response workers in flood situations were exposed to a wide variety of dangers including waterborne diseases, harmful bacteria, and hazardous chemicals. Shower trailers helped protect these workers, allowing them to return to their sleeping quarters safe and clean after a hard day’s work. The agency needs to make sure that there will be an ample supply of shower trailers available for instant mobilization along the coast for similar storms in the future. Towards that end, NCEM has written several grants to fund the purchases of portable shower trailers that will be strategically located in municipalities throughout the state. We were honored when the agency contacted us to consult with them about their requirements, and we were pleased when they selected our shower trailers to protect their workers. Here at PRT, we take a lot of pride in our support of emergency workers. And we’re always happy to see one of our units shipping out to support the brave women and men who do this amazing work.Portable Shower Trailers for High-Impact Environments
The gritty nature of disaster response work presents a unique challenge for any portable plumbing resource. Add on the high volume of traffic from relief workers in rotating shifts, and you’re going to need one tough and durable shower trailer to stand up to this task.
The Sierra Series 6-station shower trailer that NCEM selected is a great choice. End-to-end vinyl sheet flooring provides a safe and clean surface that can tolerate high traffic. Dual 100lb propane tanks fuel an on-demand gas water heater. And a large 900-gallon waste tank helps keep maintenance to a minimum.
The floorplan features 6 unisex shower suites, each with its own private external entry. Each suite has a corner sink and a fold-down bench, and the entire unit is climate-controlled with a roof-mounted air conditioner and integrated heat strips. At the back of the trailer is a dedicated laundry room with a stackable washer and dryer to handle soiled clothing and washable gear.
