Emergency Response Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
In the wake of hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005, Shaw's 300-person command center in Baton Rouge, La., orchestrated assistance to government agencies and the thousands of residents affected by one of the nation's worst storms. Shaw provided basic supplies and infrastructure including water, housing and electricity in an effective and timely manner.
Summary of Services
- Shaw pumped 50 billion gallons of water from the city of New Orleans and surrounding areas in 17 days, nearly two months ahead of original estimates.
- Shaw temporarily repaired more than 1,200 roofs in a 24-hour period. In total, Shaw installed more than 30 million square feet of Blue Roof plastic.
- Shaw built more than 30 temporary housing communities.
- Shaw delivered and distributed more than 160 tons of emergency supplies including food, ice, water, personal hygiene products, cleaning supplies and blankets to U.S. Postal Service (USPS) employees across the affected Gulf Coast. More than 2,500 MREs ("meals ready-to-eat") were delivered to USPS employees and their families.
- Shaw established and managed shelter operations at four locations in Texas.
- Shaw worked Louisiana governments including the city of New Orleans, Jefferson Parish, St. Tammany Parish and Washington Parish to aid in disaster relief.
Clients:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Location:
Southern Louisiana and the Gulf Coast Region
Services:
Emergency response, unwatering/pump repair, levee repair, debris management and removal, temporary roof repair and water/wastewater treatment
Duration:
2005 - 2007