Keep the Lights On: Powering the Utility Companies
When disaster strikes, utility companies are tasked with putting the pieces back together. The clock starts ticking — power lines are down, communication networks are disrupted and communities are counting on you to restore critical services. But what happens when your crews arrive to find limited lodging, no food access and logistical chaos in the midst of disaster recovery?
That’s where Cotton Logistics steps in.
For more than a decade, Cotton Logistics has been the trusted partner of utility companies across North America, providing turnkey basecamps and rapid response solutions that keep teams operational in the toughest conditions. Whether it’s a hurricane, wildfire or large-scale infrastructure project, Cotton ensures that your crews have housing, meals, mobile command centers and sanitation, so they can focus on what they do best for utility support: restoring power and stability.
Read our case study on how Cotton delivered turnkey support to a utility provider after a hurricane.
Restoring Services in the Middle of Chaos
During large-scale, areawide events like hurricanes and wildfires, demand for utility support increases. Thousands of linemen, engineers and contractors mobilize to affected areas, however, local infrastructure isn’t always strong enough to support them. Hotels may fill up, supply chains can be disrupted and even amenities like food and sanitation may become scarce due to the tough conditions. These logistical barriers can delay response efforts and prolong recovery timelines.
Cotton Logistics eliminates that uncertainty with end-to-end, 24/7 support and fully equipped temporary facilities designed specifically for the utilities industry. When you partner with Cotton, you get more than temporary housing — you get a strategic operations hub built to keep your teams efficient and mission-ready. Our turnkey basecamps are state-of-the-art, fully operational environments that can be deployed anywhere, including:
- Stadium or arena parking lots
- School or open fields
- Power plants, power stations and substations
Each site is customized to your operation’s needs, with full-service amenities and logistical support. Here’s what that looks like in action:
- Mobile Crew Camps – 53-foot trailers that provide comfortable, transportable housing for crews, anywhere the job takes them. Additional amenities like electric power and Wi-Fi access can be added, as well as other temporary facilities like shower trailers, kitchen trailers and laundry trailers. Cotton Logistics takes pride in providing comfort and relaxation to individuals working away from home.
- Temporary Structures – Temporary structures like tents or dining facilities can be custom-engineered for flexibility and rapid deployment, perfect for large projects or emergency staging. From small 10-foot by 10-foot structures to massive structures capable of housing thousands of people, Cotton offers cost-effective solutions for temporary operational support in the utility industry.
- Mobile Command Trailers – Mobile command trailers are fully -equipped centers to manage operations, communications and coordination in the field. These trailers supplied by Cotton Logistics are wheel-mounted, towable units that can be easily transported to any destination with a three-quarter-ton truck or semi-tractor. They feature a wide range of equipment, such as computer-equipped workstations, conference rooms, radio dispatch rooms, laboratories, food storage and bathrooms.
- Food Staging Sites – With Cotton Culinary’s mobile kitchens, your crews can enjoy hot, chef-prepared meals and fresh snacks 24/7, even in the most remote locations. The mobile structures can be customized to fit the specific needs of an emergency project or a long-standing utility project.
- Sanitation Services – Portable restroom, shower and laundry trailers from Cotton Logistics are designed to keep your workforce clean and your worksite sanitary. The units can provide features to ensure comfort, sanitation and ease of use.
Built for Speed. Backed by Experience.
When a storm strikes or a wildfire rages, every second matters. Utility companies can’t afford delays and Cotton Logistics ensures there aren’t any. With strategic operations hubs across the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean, Cotton can deploy assets, equipment and personnel to your site with unmatched speed and precision.
The utilities industry doesn’t have an off-season and neither does Cotton. Our teams operate 24/7, 365 days a year, ready to mobilize the moment you need us. From pre-disaster planning to full-scale camp management, we deliver turnkey infrastructure that powers your response from start to finish.
Partner with Cotton Logistics for Utility Industry Support
We understand that no two emergencies or projects are the same. That’s why Cotton tailors every solution to your operation’s unique requirements, ensuring your crews can work efficiently, rest comfortably and stay nourished and safe. Our commitment goes beyond logistics; it’s about empowering the people who keep communities running. When your teams are equipped, fed and focused, recovery happens faster — lights are restored, communication resumes and normalcy returns.
Contact Cotton online or call us at 877-427-2947 and set your utility company on a path to success today!