Emergency restoration site services

After a storm, flood or fire, the work starts before anyone has a plan: debris to move, a crew with nowhere to wash up, no power and no light. We source roll-offs, restrooms, generators, light towers and water from local providers, fast, and keep them on one agreement so the response is one call.

  • Service
  • Updated November 3, 2026
  • Sources: FEMA, EPA
A loader working a large debris pile at a storm debris staging site
Photo: Greg Henshall, FEMA, public domain.
  • DebrisRoll-offs and sorting
  • CrewRestrooms and hand wash
  • PowerGenerators and light

What the job needs

The first services on a response site

The list is short, and every item matters on day one.

NeedWhat we sourceRelated
Debris removalRoll-offs for construction debris and bulky material, with swaps as work proceedsDumpster rental
Crew facilitiesPortable restrooms and hand wash stationsPortable toilet rental
Power and lightGenerators and light towers for tools, drying and night workTemporary power and light towers
Water and fuelWater delivery and fuel for equipmentWater and fuel
Air and heatDust control, heating, cooling and drying supportAir quality and heating and cooling

Responding to a loss or a storm?

Tell us the address and what is needed first. We source local providers and keep it on one agreement.

Debris categories

How disaster debris is sorted

FEMA's public assistance guidance describes debris as including vegetative debris, construction and demolition debris, sand, mud, silt, gravel, rocks, white goods, and vehicle and vessel wreckage.1 EPA suggests separating disaster debris at the curb into household garbage, construction debris such as drywall, lumber and carpet, vegetative debris, household hazardous waste, large appliances and electronics, and says to check with your local government on how to separate and set it out.2 Refrigerator and freezer doors must be secured, and EPA's example is duct tape.2 Local rules and any public program come first, so ask before you order containers.

Response

How we work in an emergency

Speed comes from not starting from scratch.

  1. 01

    One call

    Tell us the address and what is needed first.

  2. 02

    We source locally

    A provider near the site, so the delivery is quick.

  3. 03

    We check the rules

    Debris programs and local rules decide how material is sorted and where it goes.

  4. 04

    One invoice

    Everything on the response is on one agreement, so the bill is clear for the client or the claim.

Common questions

Emergency restoration questions

What do you provide after a storm or flood?

Roll-offs for debris, restrooms and hand wash stations, generators and light towers, water and fuel, and dust and air equipment, sourced from local providers.

How fast can services be placed?

It depends on the market and the provider. Tell us the address and the timing and we will tell you what is possible.

How is disaster debris categorized?

FEMA lists vegetative debris, construction and demolition debris, sand and mud, white goods and vehicle wreckage, among others. Local programs may use different categories.

Should I sort debris before pickup?

EPA suggests separating at the curb into garbage, construction debris, vegetative debris, hazardous waste, large appliances and electronics. Check with your local government first.

Do you work with restoration contractors?

Yes. See our restoration contractors page.

How do I get started?

Call sales at (888) 588-2607 with the address and what you need.

Debris, restrooms and power on one agreement

Local providers do the work; we hold the contract, own the problems, and send one bill. If a delivery gets missed, we contact the provider the same business day.

Read next

Sources

  1. FEMA, Public Assistance Program: Debris Removal (Category A) guidance, October 2024. Checked November 3, 2026. fema.gov
  2. U.S. EPA, Managing Debris After a Natural Disaster. Checked November 3, 2026. epa.gov