Keep supplies accountable
Shelving, zones and inventory controls make water, blankets, tarps, PPE and recovery tools easier to count and retrieve.
Pre-position supplies before the call comesStage it securely.
Stage it securely.
Deploy when every hour matters.
Buy secure container capacity for emergency supply caches, response equipment, recovery tools and field operations. Match the container and interior plan to the agency, nonprofit or facility responsible for the inventory.
- Secure pre-positioned supply storage
- Dry, office and reefer options
- One delivered purchase price
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Made for disaster relief & emergency response
Prepared capacity for response and recovery.
Own secure storage exactly where you need it, without monthly bills, return dates or surprise delivery charges.
Place capacity near the mission
Pre-position storage at an emergency operations facility, public works yard, nonprofit hub or approved staging location.
Match the configuration to the load
Use dry storage for suitable supplies, an approved office conversion for command work or a tested reefer only when the cold-chain plan requires it.
Storage for disaster relief & emergency response
Get my delivered priceTell us your ZIP and what you need to protect. We will match the right size, condition and delivery plan before you commit.
Storage in the real world
Support the logistics behind the response.
Containers can support receiving, warehousing, distribution and field coordination when access, inventory rotation and responsible ownership are clear.
Stock what the plan calls for
Organize for receiving, rotation and rapid issue.
The responsible organization must define shelf life, storage conditions, inspection frequency, inventory rotation and who may access the cache. Manufacturer requirements still govern PPE, medical and temperature-sensitive products.
✓ Bottled water and distribution supplies✓ Tarps, blankets and cots✓ PPE and response consumables✓ Generators and work lights✓ Recovery tools and pumps✓ Field records and communications
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Four sizes and setups. One delivered price.
Compare the options for disaster relief and emergency response storage. We confirm nearby inventory, condition and the complete delivered price for your ZIP.
Available
20FT Emergency Supply Cache
$1,950Compact dry storage for suitable water cases, tarps, blankets, PPE and recovery tools close to the response team.
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40FT Response Equipment Storage
$4,490More floor area for pumps, barriers, generators, cots and palletized distribution supplies.
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40FT High Cube Relief Inventory
$4,890Additional height for bulky or stacked response inventory, subject to load and access planning.
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Tested Reefer Cold Storage
Request local priceA reefer option for a validated cold-chain plan, released after the standard 10-day depot electrical test and report.
Get delivered priceAvailability and final price depend on configuration, condition, local inventory and delivery ZIP.
Clear process
From preparedness plan to placed container.
Choose the mission, inventory and responsible site before selecting the size and interior configuration.
- 01Define the cache or field functionList the supplies, equipment, expected users, storage duration and environmental requirements.
- 02Match size and configurationConfirm dry, insulated, reefer, office or combined requirements plus shelving, power, lighting and access.
- 03Approve placement and deliveryPreserve emergency lanes, firm truck access, drainage, door clearance, security and responsible site ownership.
- 04Load, label and inspectUse the organization’s inventory, shelf-life, inspection and replenishment procedure after delivery.
What emergency supplies can go in a dry container?
Suitable examples may include tarps, blankets, cots, bottled-water cases, sealed shelf-stable distribution supplies, recovery tools, work lights and approved PPE. The responsible organization must follow manufacturer storage conditions, shelf life and inspection requirements.
Can medical supplies or vaccines be stored inside?
Only under the validated storage and monitoring procedure for the exact product. A dry or insulated container is not a medical cold-chain unit. Vaccines and biologics require their manufacturer instructions and applicable public-health requirements.
Can a container become a mobile command office?
A purpose-built office conversion can support field coordination when occupancy, personnel access, egress, HVAC, electrical service, communications, accessibility and local approvals are addressed.
Where should an emergency container be placed?
Use an approved firm, level location that preserves fire and emergency lanes, drainage, security, delivery access and enough door clearance for safe receiving and distribution.
Do you provide disaster-response services?
No. United Container Depot sells and delivers container capacity. The purchasing agency, facility or nonprofit owns the preparedness plan, inventory, staffing, distribution and operational response.
Preparedness needs owned capacity.