Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list Lamar County
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (FEMA DR-4426, severe storm) was declared on April 17, 2019, and FEMA lists Lamar County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of February 19, 2019 to March 20, 2019. 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. Add a dishwashing trailer rental for the dish room, and a refrigerated trailer rental if the walk-in fails. Facilities near Reform face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 4426, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Hurricane Irma (FEMA EM-3389, hurricane) was declared on September 11, 2017, and FEMA lists Lamar County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of September 8, 2017 to September 14, 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 or a refrigerated trailer rental can be added when needed.
Source: FEMA disaster 3389, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.