South Carolina Offered Private Mobile Flood Shelters

​HSTL Modular (http://hstlmodular.com), a nationwide provider of new and used modular buildings and office complexes, reports that it has 114 low-cost private mobile shelter units ready for immediate delivery to South Carolina to help flood victims start their recovery process as soon as possible.

The mobile shelters measure 24' x 36', or 864 square feet, and can be delivered and set up in a matter of hours. All units are wrapped in plastic sheeting and ready for transport.

Originally used as portable classrooms, the units come equipped with air conditioning and a bathroom, and feature open floor plans. The double-wide shelters are built with a steel frame rated to withstand winds of up to 140 MPH, which is the wind speed of a strong Category 4 hurricane.

Although the units were built to specifications for Southeast Region modular/mobile classroom structures measuring 24' x 36', modular buildings this size are also typically used as multi-use offices, clinics, childcare centers, retail stores, security stations, and storage facilities.

For residents using private mobile shelters to manage home cleanup and community flood recovery, HSTL Modular offers extensive guidelines from national experts. The following tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention focus on what flood victims need to know when they first reenter their home.

Residents returning home should:

* Turn off the main power from a dry location if there is standing water in the home, even if it delays cleaning.

* Have an electrician check the electrical system before the power is turned on again.

* Open the doors and windows to let the house air out for at least 30 minutes before staying in the house for any length of time.

* Presume that the home has been contaminated with mold or sewage if it has been flooded.

* Keep children and pets out of the affected area until cleanup has been completed.

* Wear rubber boots, rubber gloves, and goggles during cleanup.

* Remove and discard items that cannot be washed and disinfected, such as mattresses, carpeting, carpet padding, rugs, upholstered furniture, cosmetics, stuffed animals, baby toys, pillows, foam-rubber items, books, wall coverings, and most paper products.

* Remove and discard drywall and insulation that has been contaminated with sewage or flood waters.

* Thoroughly clean all hard surfaces (such as flooring, concrete, molding, wood and metal furniture, countertops, appliances, sinks, and other plumbing fixtures) with hot water and laundry or dish detergent.

* Help the drying process by using fans, air conditioning units, and dehumidifiers.

* Use disinfected water to wash hands after completing any cleanup.

* Wash all clothes worn during the cleanup in hot water and detergent, separately from uncontaminated clothes and linens.

* Wash clothes contaminated with flood or sewage water in hot water and detergent, preferably at a laundromat.

* Seek immediate medical attention in case of injury or illness.

For more information on ordering or reserving a private mobile shelter, contact John Simmons at 1-800-810-4030, or email him at john@hstlmodular.com.

Contact:
John Simmons
South Carolina Mobile Shelters
HSTL Modular
www.hstlmodular.com
1-800-810-4030
john@hstlmodular.com