Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list DeKalb County
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (FEMA DR-4251, severe storm) was declared on January 21, 2016, and FEMA lists DeKalb County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of December 23, 2015 to December 31, 2015. 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 or a refrigerated trailer rental can be added when needed. Facilities near Sylvania face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 4251, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (FEMA DR-4176, severe storm) was declared on May 2, 2014, and FEMA lists DeKalb 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 or a refrigerated trailer rental can be added when needed.
Source: FEMA disaster 4176, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (FEMA DR-1971, severe storm) was declared on April 28, 2011, and FEMA lists DeKalb County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of April 15, 2011 to May 31, 2011. 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 or a refrigerated trailer rental can be added when needed.
Source: FEMA disaster 1971, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.