Rapid Response Temporary Housing Solution
A Turnkey, No-Upfront-Cost Rapid Response Program to Support Disaster Housing
After a major disaster, states face the urgent challenge of rapidly providing safe temporary housing for displaced survivors in the face of daunting mission constraints such as damage to infrastructure, limited cell service, limited availability of materials, and tight timeframes, all with limited state financial resources.
MLU Services’ Rapid Response Temporary Housing Solution provides an answer to these challenges. MLU, a Michael Baker International Company, has real-world experience as a subcontractor under FEMA’s IATAC and a core contractor on FEMA’s LogHOUSE program, hauling and installing more than 46,000 temporary housing units since 2004. This significant past experience uniquely qualifies us to navigate the logistical issues that impact every housing mission. Our solution solves the last problem for states: ready access to transportable temporary housing units (TTHUs) via a flexible leasing model without the upfront costs. With our solution, states can deploy MLU-owned TTHUs without committing millions of dollars to procurement, storage, insurance, or long-term
maintenance. In addition to leasing the TTHUs, MLU provides the entire range of services required to implement and operate the program at negotiated rates (intake and eligibility of survivors, staging yard set up and operation, site assessments, haul and install, group site/commercial park design and construction/expansion, maintenance and deactivation). By owning the TTHUs, having the required materials and a vetted management team with processes and know-how to quickly scale a housing mission, the first TTHUs can be deployed within weeks of a disaster, not months. MLU’s housing solution is designed to have the look and feel of a FEMA mission – using the same scope, reporting, pricing/CLINs and reimbursement structure to ensure audit readiness and, most importantly, cost recovery for the state.
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Housing Solution | Overview
MLU’s rapid response temporary housing is designed as a complete, managed solution. All operations are provided under a single contract with centralized management, ensuring consistency, clear accountability, and streamlined communication. This allows states to focus on other mission- critical priorities rather than coordinating multiple unfamiliar contractors in an unfamiliar scope in the midst of a disaster. n Leasing of TTHUs: Flexible 12- or 18-month lease terms with extension options; structured specifically to meet FEMA reimbursement requirements under PA and IA programs; clear cost breakdowns and audit-ready documentation to simplify reimbursement and state budgeting n Intake and Eligibility Processing: Survivor outreach, intake, eligibility determination, and placement tracking n Staging Yard: TTHUs are held safely and securely until they are dispatched n Site Feasibility Inspection: For Private Sites and Commercial Sites, to ensure that the Site is in compliance with the most recent version of the FEMA EHP Compliance Review Requirements – Ensuring Review for Direct Housing Missions, 2022-2023 and that it otherwise can physically support the installation of a TTHU n Haul and Install: Transport and install the TTHU, conduct inspections, compliance documentation, and ensure TTHU is Ready for Occupancy
MLU’s operation plan includes setting up a Forward Operating Base (FOB) where the TTHUs and all mission materials are stored, and which also includes its Program Management Office (PMO) . MLU designs the FOB to allow space for states to operate their own mobile office trailer. This structure allows for real-time oversight, coordination, and reporting. n Design and Construction: If necessary, group sites/commercial parks can be designed and constructed/expanded on an expedited basis n Maintenance and Call Support: Monthly preventative inspections, 24/7 dedicated survivor call center, and on-call repair services n Deactivation and Site Restoration: Lease-end removal of the TTHU and return the Installation Site to its original, pre-Installation condition n Oversight and Compliance : Centralized coordination across all housing sites; standardized documentation for FEMA eligibility and audits; structured quality control and near real-time performance monitoring; communication with state and federal partners; continuous improvement based on after-action reviews and lessons learned; transparent reporting to support state decision-making and FEMA reimbursement tracking; proactive issue resolution to minimize service disruptions and maintain mission timelines
MLU’s Proven Approach — Field-Tested Under LogHOUSE
Since 2004, MLU has refined our processes to form the backbone of our TTHU leasing model. Every component – from documentation and inspections to maintenance protocols and survivor support – has been tested under federal oversight and changing
field conditions. That proven track record ensures states can rely on a model that is not only FEMA- aligned, but operationally resilient, survivor-focused, cost reimbursable and audit-ready from day one.
States need a housing solution that can be activated immediately, scaled to meet demand, and aligned with federal reimbursement requirements. MLU provides all of this under a single, streamlined contract with a proven partner. We invite you to explore how MLU’s solutions can be integrated into your pre-disaster preparedness plans or deployed during current housing missions. Contact us for a readiness briefing or to request a customized deployment proposal.
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This program is designed for the use of travel trailers. MLU also has the capability to procure Manufactured Housing Units (MHUs) on behalf of the state and provide full services, including hauling, installation, maintenance, and deactivation.
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