Gretna Remote Man Camp Rentals

1. Past emergencies & recovery

   A tree caused an outage affecting 151 customers near Gretna on November 30, 2022, NOAA reports using Talquin Electric’s outage map. The event point is about four straight-line miles from the city’s Census point. A similar repair crew should confirm power at its actual overnight property independently of the outage area.

   NOAA / NWS individual event 1063116 ↗

   The wider record, 2021 to 2026

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   • Thunderstorm Wind55
   • Hail10
   • Flash Flood7
   • Tornado5
   • Lightning1

   78 NOAA reports fall within 15 miles of Gretna, 71% of them thunderstorm wind. They peak in June and March, and 2023 was the busiest year (17 reports). NOAA entered 0 injuries and 1 deaths across them; reported damage totals $872,000.

   Most consequential: lightning on July 21, 2024, 2:30 p.m. local standard time, 1.97 mi east of Douglas City (6.2 mi from Gretna). 1 deaths, 0 injuries. Damage entered: no dollar damage. NOAA: “At 3:30 pm EDT on July 21, 2024, an employee working as a roofer for a roofing contractor was installing a single ply roof over an existing metal roof when a storm approached. As the crew was covering up their tools, the employee was struck by lightning. The employee died from multiple injuries due to the lightning strike.” NOAA event 1280654 ↗

   Also on record: tornado, April 27, 2023, near Hosford ($500,000); tornado, May 10, 2024, near Bloxham ($250,000).

   For a camp here: Ask where the nearest large trees and overhead lines stand relative to the proposed trailer positions. Check that the entrance stays usable when branches come down, because servicing and collection trucks need it too. Ask where crew vehicles will be parked and whether any covered space exists.

   Places these reports name most: Chattahoochee (6), Quincy (3), Greensboro (3), Sneads (2).

2. Construction & crew rotations

   Gretna's associated entry is described only as traffic-operations improvement, with no road, junction or task limits. An overnight support proposal would need the actual assignment and planned length of stay before laundry facilities are assessed. The map match does not establish a local workfront, present crew deployment or accommodation requirement.

   FDOT work limits / scope

   TRAFFIC OPS TRAFFIC OPS IMPROVEMENT

   Contract / financial project

   E3H92-R0 / 22087695299

   Published estimated end

   not published

   Distance from Gretna Census point

   0.2 mi to the nearest mapped roadway line, straight-line

   Recorded start

   not published

   FDOT construction record ↗

3. Building repairs & renovation planning

   For a proposed Gretna refurbishment, identify whether materials and tools would be stored at the work address or beside overnight accommodation. Could servicing and supplies reach residents without entering the storage area? This unverified planning scenario does not establish a named repair, an available compound or an actual site layout.

   • Which rooms or facilities close, and for how long?
   • Where do contractors rest, wash and eat while the rest of the building stays open?
   • Which temporary units can stand outside the occupied footprint, and who services them?
   Compare sleeper, shower and kitchen units →

   Planning scenario: a named building-renovation example was not verified in this review.

4. Emergency access & equipment approach

   County coordination for Gretna

   Gadsden County — use the local contacts below.

   Current road information

   Florida 511 ↗

   Public emergency coordination does not authorize a rental delivery.

   FDEM logistics guidance ↗

5. A rental cost for your actual site

   20 ft workforce sleeper

   Starting price at $2,995 · daily and monthly rentals · USD · prices may vary.

   Location for the written quote

   Gretna, Gadsden County — exact property address required.

   Equipment starting prices → · Build a preliminary rental budget →

A storm record is context for a Remote Man Camp, not a forecast: it argues for sleeper trailers that can be serviced, backup power, and a rental or lease term that can stretch if recovery runs long. Ask what backup power and fuel access look like at the property before the dates are set.

Evidence reviewed October 27, 2026. Published dates and grant status do not establish current work or a rental requirement.