Emergency Disaster Services

What Emergency Disaster Services does

Emergency Disaster Services (EDS), legally organized as EDS Holdco, LLC, is a privately held, family-owned and women-led disaster logistics company founded in 1989 and headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky. EDS provides turnkey base-camp support for emergency response and workforce lodging operations across the United States, serving federal agencies (FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice), multiple state emergency management agencies (AL, LA, TX, MA, VA, NC, NYC), municipal governments, investor-owned and cooperative utilities (Georgia Power, Kentucky Utilities, Appalachian Power, NRECA member co-ops), construction firms, and private sector clients. The company's leadership team includes founder and CEO Jerry Lundergan and President Abby Dobson, with field operations supported by 800–1,000 deployable personnel.

EDS's service portfolio spans workforce housing, food and beverage catering, hygiene and laundry facilities, temporary power generation (15 kW to 4 MW), HVAC, contingency planning, and debris management. The company owns one of the largest privately-owned generator fleets in the U.S., maintains thousands of mobile housing units (in configurations ranging from 6-Pac to 42-Pac and the new 14-room J-Pac sleeper), and operates staging yards enabling nationwide deployment within 24 hours of Notice to Proceed. Notable technical offerings include modular vacuum-flush restroom systems that reduce water usage by up to 90%, 208/3-phase I-Line power distribution panels for base-camp integration, and hybrid power systems pairing solar, wind, and battery storage with conventional generators. The company holds the GSA Schedule and WEXMAC 2.1 (TITUS) federal contract vehicles, enabling federal civilian and military contingency logistics work globally.

EDS operates on a managed-services revenue model under multi-year Master Service Agreements, with Individualized Asset Pricing (IAP) for project-specific deployments. Revenue streams include government emergency response contracts, utility provider contracts, private sector and construction engagements, contingency planning consulting, and the recently launched debris management line. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting government agencies and utility providers, supplemented by conference presence (NRECA PowerXchange, TechAdvantage, NEMA Mid-Year Forum, National Hurricane Conference, Border Security Expo, International Lineman's Expo) and a 24/7 phone-based inside sales operation (800-785-8639). EDS describes itself as the largest disaster logistics firm in the United States, supported by 30+ years of operating history and a capital-intensive fleet that allows it to scale to 6,000+ worker base camps during major events such as Hurricanes Ian and Helene.

Name

Emergency Disaster Services

Legal name

EDS Holdco, LLC

Website

https://emergencydisasterservices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) is a privately held, family-owned disaster logistics firm headquartered in Lexington, KY, providing turnkey base-camp support — housing, catering, power, hygiene, laundry, contingency planning, and debris management — to federal and state agencies, utilities, and private clients nationwide, deployable within 24 hours.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency & Disaster Logistics Services

NAICS

Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (72131), Food Service Contractors (722310), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Mutual Assistance Crew Logistics, Staging & Base Camp Services (EUAEAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI) (BPAGAAAC), Evacuation, Shelter, Mass Care & Family Reunification (HLAJAGAG)

Keywords

• Disaster recovery services
• Mobile workforce housing
• Emergency base camp logistics
• Contingency planning services
• Debris management operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Lexington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Emergency Response Contracts: Long-term Master Client Service Agreements with federal agencies (FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice), state emergency management agencies, and municipal governments. Revenue is generated through service fees under negotiated pricing schedules. EDS is contracted via GSA Schedule and WEXMAC 2.1 (Worldwide Expeditionary Multiple Award Contract) for military contingency logistics.
2. Utility Provider Contracts: Contracts with major utility companies (Georgia Power, Kentucky Utilities, Appalachian Power, Alabama Power, Mississippi Power, and other regional co-ops) for base camp logistics during storm restoration. Services include housing, food, hygiene, power, and laundry for utility crews. Revenue is project-based and scales with deployment scope.
3. Private Sector and Construction: Non-emergency support for construction companies and private sector businesses requiring temporary facilities, workforce housing, catering, and logistical infrastructure for projects. Covers operations during restoration, reconstruction, or new construction phases.
4. Contingency Planning Services: Fee-based preparedness planning services for organizations, including site selection, base camp models, resource management, support services, and internal/external communications planning. Provided as a standalone consulting engagement or bundled with deployment services.
5. Debris Management Services: Full-service debris management including emergency push operations, right-of-way debris collection, curbside segregation, reduction, recycling, final disposal, permitting, site closeout, and reconciliation. Launched as a new Debris and Environmental Division in Q3 2025.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EDS provides on-demand nationwide emergency logistics and disaster recovery services, operating turnkey base camps that supply mobile workforce housing, food service, hygiene facilities, power generation, HVAC, laundry, contingency planning, and debris management. Deployments are activated within 24 hours of a Notice to Proceed and can be scaled from small crews to camps housing 6,000-plus workers, mobilized from centrally managed Kentucky-based staging yards.

Product overview

Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) is a nationwide logistics and disaster response company offering a comprehensive suite of rapid-deployment support services. The portfolio consists of core service offerings including Temporary Support Services, Workforce Housing, Disaster Relief, Food & Beverage, Power Services, Contingency Planning, and Debris Management, supported by an extensive equipment fleet covering workforce housing units (6-Pac through 42-Pac configurations), food services, hygiene facilities, laundry, power/HVAC/lighting, and office/medical equipment. The company also offers Individualized Asset Pricing (IAP) as a flexible pricing model. EDS operates 24/7 with the ability to deploy support within 24 hours of Notice to Proceed, serving federal/state agencies, municipalities, utility providers, construction sites, and private sector clients across the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Temporary Support Services On-demand mobile support solutions bundling sleeping quarters, restrooms, showers, laundry facilities, temporary power, and HVAC for field operations, delivered to municipalities, local entities, and regional organizations under EDS's Individualized Asset Pricing model.
• Workforce Housing Mobile workforce housing for responder lodging, triage facilities, temporary hospitals, and operational shelters, with trailer configurations ranging from 5-bed to 42-bed units to accommodate diverse crew sizes and operational uses.
• Disaster Relief Comprehensive disaster response service bundling turn-key base camps, staging sites, individualized assets, and catering for recovery operations, providing flexible responder assistance with housing, dining, showers, and laundry.
• Food & Beverage Full-service catering with mobile kitchens, dining halls, boxed meals, and snacks tailored for utility and construction crews operating in demanding field environments.
• Power Services Emergency power generation service supplying generators ranging from 15 kilowatts to 4 megawatts, light towers, and trailer-mounted HVAC systems to power base camps and field operations.
• Contingency Planning Emergency preparedness planning service covering site selection, base camp models, resource management, support services, and internal/external communications planning, utilizing CAD-based designs for customized site layouts and offered as a standalone engagement or bundled with deployment services.
• Debris Management Full-service debris management covering emergency push operations, right-of-way debris collection, curbside segregation, reduction, recycling, final disposal, permitting, site closeout, and reconciliation, delivered through the Debris and Environmental Division launched in Q3 2025.

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, core and minor.

• International Lineman's ExposupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 October 2025EDS exhibited at Booth #84 at the International Lineman's Expo (through T&D World), connecting with top utility and environmental sector leaders. EDS representatives had logistics conversations with attendees and conducted a Kentucky bourbon giveaway promotion.
• Catholic Action CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2024Humanitarian partnership where EDS repurpose leftover bed kits and cold weather gear from disaster response base camps for donation to Lexington's homeless population. EDS donated approximately 600 bed mats plus sleeping bags and gear through the Catholic Action Center's Dignity Station and Compassionate Caravan programs.
• Georgia PowercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term utility partner for whom EDS provides base camp logistics during storm restoration events. During Hurricane Helene, EDS established a base camp at Savannah Fairgrounds housing 1,500 Georgia Power linemen and staff. The partnership supports multi-day storm restoration with complete housing, dining, laundry, and hygiene facilities.
• Kentucky Electric CooperativescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKentucky Electric Cooperatives and its member co-ops regularly engage EDS for logistics support during mutual aid restoration deployments. Approximately 110 contractors were supported by EDS during Hurricane Debby recovery in the Carolinas and Florida.
• Lundy's CateringminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCatering partner that delivered leftover supplies and food to Catholic Action Center during the winter donation drive. Lundy's Catering works with EDS during disaster deployments to provide meal support for utility crews.
• FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary federal emergency management agency customer. EDS provides rapid logistics support under federal disaster declarations, with FEMA coordinating large-scale emergency responses. EDS also holds GSA Schedule and WEXMAC 2.1 military contracts for federal engagement.
• NRECA (National Rural Electric Cooperative Association)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEDS participates as an exhibitor and presenter at NRECA PowerXchange and TechAdvantage conferences, serving as a key marketing and relationship-building channel with electric cooperative utilities nationwide.
• NEMA (National Emergency Management Association)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEDS participates in NEMA Mid-Year Forum as part of its industry engagement strategy, connecting with emergency management professionals and government agency leaders.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fluor Corporation: Global engineering and construction firm with a government services arm providing logistics, operations, and disaster response support. Larger portfolio but overlapping capability in federal contingency services.
• AECOM: Infrastructure consulting firm with a disaster recovery and emergency management services practice. Larger and broader than EDS but operates in the same federal/state emergency services space.
• Caliburn International: Government services firm providing base operations, humanitarian assistance, and disaster response support to federal clients. Overlaps with EDS's WEXMAC-style contingency logistics work.
• Tetra Tech: Engineering and consulting firm with a disaster response and emergency management practice supporting FEMA and state agencies. Broader portfolio but comparable in federal emergency services delivery.

Direct peers

• DynCorp International: Government logistics and base operations services provider supporting U.S. military, State Department, and federal agencies worldwide. Comparable to EDS's federal and military contingency logistics capability and customer base.
• Vectrus Systems: Base operations and facility support services for U.S. military and government clients across global installations. Directly overlaps EDS in providing turnkey infrastructure, life support, and contingency services to federal customers.
• KBR Inc. Global government services and engineering firm operating the Army's LOGCAP base camp logistics contract. Directly comparable to EDS in providing turnkey base operations, life support, and contingency logistics for military and federal clients.
• Amentum: Government services company formed from AECOM Management Services and URS, providing base operations, logistics, and contingency support to U.S. military and federal agencies. Closely comparable to EDS's federal contingency logistics offering.

Others

• Sunbelt Rentals: Large equipment rental firm serving industrial, construction, and infrastructure customers. Not a direct competitor to EDS but operates in adjacent mobile equipment space that supports utility and construction base camps.

Emerging players

• WillScot Mobile Mini: Mobile and modular space rental provider serving construction, commercial, and industrial customers. Adjacent product overlap with EDS's mobile housing and modular equipment, though operating on a longer-term rental model rather than emergency deployment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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