EXPERIENCE

Mahaffey was actively involved in Hurricanes Gustav and Ike during the 2008 season, providing turnkey base camps, food and water services, etc.

After Hurricanes Katrina and Rita hit the U.S. Gulf Coast, much of the infrastructure was not operational.  Without motels or other housing facilities, emergency response personnel were hampered in the ability to work effectively.  While hurricane winds were still blowing, Mahaffey was activated to establish a series of man-camps along the Gulf Coast.  Within 24 hours, a Mahaffey convoy headed south through the storm ravaged roads.  Mahaffey crews travel fully self-sufficient - with enough fuel, water, food, and shelter to live and work comfortably for seven days without re-supply.

Our client was a division of the Southern Company, a utility that serves the region.  Within 48 hours of arrival, Mahaffey completed the first 500 man camp - including temporary shelter structures with floors, sleep cots, air conditioning, lighting, power distribution, generator power, complete dining facilities, and portable showers.  In another 48 hours, two additional camps were established for 500 men each.  After three weeks, the tree trimmers and utility linemen completed their reconstruction work - and FEMA personnel immediately moved into the structures to continue their work.