Emergency Services
At United Rentals, our focus is on people rather than products. Our engineers work alongside you to recommend the right equipment for any emergency, while our skilled riggers ensure those solutions are deployed safely and effectively on the ground. From pumps and generators to container storage units, ground protection units and temporary bridges, we provide the essential infrastructure to keep communities moving when disaster strikes.
Every emergency is different, which is why we tailor our response to the situation at hand. During bushfires, for example, we can rapidly mobilise generators, lighting towers, mobile buildings and catering facilities, while coordinating trained staff to support recovery efforts. With dedicated emergency response teams in every state, United Rentals brings together solutions, expertise and equipment to deliver when it matters most.
Proven Support in Natural Disasters
From the earthquakes in Christchurch to bushfires in Victoria, Royal Wolf shipping containers – part of United Rentals – have played a vital role in natural disaster response across Australasia. Strong, secure and weatherproof, our containers provide safe storage and can be adapted to serve a wide range of functions in emergency situations.
Why Use Shipping Containers in Natural Disasters?
Thanks to their durability and simple design, shipping containers are quick to deploy and can be transformed into essential facilities such as emergency accommodation, kitchens, hospitals or planning rooms. Their portability makes them an ideal solution for fires, floods, earthquakes and cyclones, where speed and flexibility are crucial.
Applications Include:
Temporary Housing and Shelters
Ablution and Hygiene Amenities
Storage for Equipment and Dangerous Goods
Refrigerated Containers for Food, Medicine and Temperature-Sensitive Goods
Makeshift Hospitals and Treatment Centres
Offices and Planning Rooms
Kitchen and Catering Facilities
Fast Deployment, Nationwide Reach
Our 10ft, 20ft and 40ft shipping containers can be transported by road, rail, sea or air, allowing us to reach disaster sites even when access is limited. With 38 locations across Australasia, United Rentals can deliver containers and equipment quickly and cost effectively. We also offer stackable container solutions, enabling multiple units to be deployed at once and configured into a complete emergency response site.
Adaptable to Any Situation
Every community and emergency is unique, which is why our shipping containers can be customised to meet specific needs. Our purpose-built Disaster Response Units combine mobile operations rooms with staff accommodation, featuring air-conditioning, a shower and pump-out toilet, a 500l water tank, flat screen TV’s, a kitchenette, and office space. These units provide a safe, comfortable and fully functional base for emergency teams working in challenging conditions.
Keep your operation running even when the unexpected happens.
Contact United Rentals Emergency Response today.
