Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list Pickens County
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (FEMA DR-4176, severe storm) was declared on May 2, 2014, and FEMA lists Pickens County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of April 28, 2014 to May 5, 2014. Storm damage often takes out power and roofs before it takes out equipment, and a commercial kitchen without power could cook from a mobile commercial kitchen trailer rental with its own range, griddle, and ovens. A dishwashing trailer rental and a refrigerated trailer rental can sit alongside it. Facilities near Pickensville face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 4176, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Hurricane Isaac (FEMA DR-4082, hurricane) was declared on September 21, 2012, and FEMA lists Pickens County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of August 26, 2012 to September 5, 2012. Wind, surge, and long power loss can close a commercial kitchen for days, and a facility could keep the cooking line, range, and ovens running and serve meals onsite from a mobile commercial kitchen trailer rental while repairs run. A dishwashing trailer rental or a refrigerated trailer rental can be added when needed.
Source: FEMA disaster 4082, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.