One Partner. Every Phase of Hurricane Response.
When severe weather threatens your operations, you need more than equipment. You need a trusted emergency response partner with the scale, custom-engineered solutions, expertise and national logistics to protect operational continuity - before, during and after the storm.
As the industry’s most trusted hurricane prep and response partner, United Rentals helps customers protect critical infrastructure, maintain operational continuity and accelerate recovery. From strategic pre-storm planning to rapid mobilization and full restoration, we bring integrated power, climate control, fluid management, logistics and digital visibility together under one coordinated team.
The United Rentals Advantage
Contract-ready at the State and Local Level
Simplify the procurement process and access critical equipment quickly using United Rentals as an approved vendor.
National Inventory with Regional Sourcing
Our vast national fleet and strategically staged equipment help ensure availability even when local supplies are constrained.
One Partner, Many Solutions
Meet all your equipment and temporary infrastructure needs, from power generators to pumps to portable restrooms, with a single partner.
Ease of Doing Business
Our dedicated teams understand the unique demands of public sector procurement and disaster response.
A Trusted Solutions Partner for Every Phase of the Storm
Prepare, respond, and recover effectively. Stage-specific equipment, grouped by critical use, ensures timely needs.
Before the Storm
Prepare before landfall. Reduce downtime and accelerate recovery.
- Generators: Continuity for critical facilities and emergency operations.
- Radios: Comms when networks fail.
- Solar-Powered Light Towers: Off-grid lighting for staging, command, and shelters.
- Shipping Containers: Quick supply deployment.
During Impact
Rapid response. Engineered for critical conditions.
- Trucks: Buckets clear debris and restore utilities. Pickups transport personnel and supplies.
- Forklifts: Move heavy materials, debris, and supplies.
- Pumps & Filters: Remove floodwaters and ensure clean water access.
- Portable Restrooms: Provide essential sanitation for personnel and impacted populations.
Recovery & Monitoring
Restore operations quickly and safely.
- Solar-Powered Cameras: Off-grid security, damage, and progress monitoring.
- Power & Access Support: Trucks and forklifts for debris, rebuilding. Generators for long-term recovery, housing, and infrastructure.
Response Insights & Planning Tools
Inside a Real Hurricane Response
Hurricane Laura: Boots on the Ground in the Gulf
In the midst of overwhelming destruction, a United Rentals branch in Louisiana paired with our Emergency Response Team (ERT) to find a way forward.
Build Your Plan
Equipment Procurement For Hurricane Readiness
- Identify critical sites and equipment needs before storm season
- Secure priority access through pre-established contracts
- Partner with vendor that offers integrated solutions and rapid deployment
Benefit from Cooperative Purchasing Contracts
Eliminate bid solicitation. Secure critical equipment in advance. Get guaranteed competitive pricing. Cooperative purchasing contracts streamline procurement for state agencies and local government entities. United Rentals holds the most awarded state and local cooperative contracts in North America.
State Contracts
Check your state contract. United Rentals is likely an approved vendor. That means you can access our extensive fleet and equipment services with minimal paperwork.
Cooperative Purchasing Agreements
Counties and municipalities can rent directly from us using local cooperative contracts and take advantage of pre-negotiated pricing and favorable terms.
Multiple Procurement Pathways
Our public sector specialists are experts in government purchasing. We can help your team identify and utilize the most efficient procurement routes available to you.
Integrated Solutions. One Trusted Partner.
Everything You Need. One Coordinated Response.
Hurricane response requires more than generators. It demands engineered systems and coordinated execution.
United Rentals integrates:
- Temporary Power & Engineered Power Systems
- Climate Control Solutions
- Fluid Management & Pumping
- Specialty & General Equipment
- National Logistics & On-Site Services
- Digital Fleet Management & Visibility
Instead of managing multiple vendors, contracts, and timelines, you gain a single accountable partner focused on protecting your operations from disruption through restoration.
