Storm prep: emergency porta potties in Aiken County
Hurricane Helene reached the Aiken area on September 26 and 27, 2024, and much of Aiken County lost power. Homes on wells lost water, and cleanup crews worked for months. Here is how to plan restrooms before the next storm.
Why do homes need a porta potty after a storm?
Homes need a porta potty after a storm when power loss stops the well pump, a lift station fails, or a tree damages the septic or sewer line. Without a well pump, toilets will not refill. A porta potty outside keeps the household going until power and water return.
The National Weather Service Columbia office summarized Helene's local impact in its storm report.
How do storm cleanup crews get restrooms?
Storm cleanup crews get restrooms the same way jobsites do: one standard unit per crew of up to 20, with a hand washing station and weekly or twice-weekly service. Tree crews move often, so place units at a central staging area that the service truck can reach after the roads clear.
See construction porta potty rental for OSHA counts.
Questions about your own rental?
Call and talk to the person who will deliver it.
Calls answered live 7 AM–7 PM, Mon–Sat. Quote requests answered within 15 minutes during those hours.
How can I plan ahead before a hurricane?
Plan ahead by calling us when a storm is forecast, before the roads close. We deliver in the order calls come in. After a storm, trucks may be delayed by fallen trees and closed roads. Pre-booked units are placed first and strapped down when high wind is expected.
- Watch the forecast; call 2–3 days before landfall.
- Pick a spot away from trees that could fall.
- We strap or stake the unit.
- After the storm, call or text if service is needed early.
More questions on this guide
These {'more questions on this guide'} answers are short on purpose: the answer first, then any condition that changes it. They cover the details renters usually check before paying. Still unsure about your own site or dates? Call (803) 343-9386 and get a straight answer from the Aiken office.
Do you serve emergency shelters?
Yes. Shelters and county agencies can order standard units, accessible units and hand washing stations. For large shelters, we plan with the agency on unit counts and service.
Will you deliver during a storm?
No. Drivers do not run in dangerous wind. We deliver before and after the storm passes.