Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list Jefferson County
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (FEMA DR-4596, severe storm) was declared on April 26, 2021, and FEMA lists Jefferson County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of March 25, 2021 to March 26, 2021. 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 Pinson face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 4596, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Hurricane Sally (FEMA EM-3545, hurricane) was declared on September 14, 2020, and FEMA lists Jefferson County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of September 14, 2020 to September 16, 2020. 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. Add a dishwashing trailer rental for the dish room, and a refrigerated trailer rental if the walk-in fails.
Source: FEMA disaster 3545, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Hurricane Nate (FEMA EM-3394, hurricane) was declared on October 8, 2017, and FEMA lists Jefferson County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of October 6, 2017 to October 10, 2017. 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 and a refrigerated trailer rental can sit alongside it.
Source: FEMA disaster 3394, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.