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Learn how to create a shipping container storm shelter today. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the benefits these shelters can provide and the modifications they require.

Medical facilities in need of additional space can turn to our shipping containers, which offer a wide range of storage solutions that hospitals can use in this time of need.

Hurricane Florence caused over 40 deaths, countless civilian injuries and damage to property in the Carolinas. It resulted in financial losses of $45 billion for property damage and $28.5 billion due to flooding.

In 2018, forecasters expect a slightly above-average hurricane season. There are 14 named storms, out of which seven are expected to become hurricanes, and three are expected to become major hurricanes.

After the destruction caused in 2017 by hurricanes Harvey in August and Irma in September, several communities and businesses are still working to recover from the effects of the natural disaster. The damage caused by Harvey in Houston was estimated to be between $150 and $180 billion. Apart from homes, the storms inflicted significant damage to commercial properties and small businesses as well.

Due to Hurricane Harvey, Texas currently has damages estimated at nearly $180 billion. Harvey is one of the most devastating natural disasters in recent US history. While Hurricane Katrina resulted in more than $40 billion in insured losses, and was the most expensive natural disaster when it occurred in 2005, the extent of insured losses caused by Harvey’s winds and storm surge could reach more than $2.3 billion.