Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list Phillips County
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (FEMA DR-4270, severe storm) was declared on May 6, 2016, and FEMA lists Phillips County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of March 8, 2016 to March 13, 2016. 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 Helena-West Helena face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 4270, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Associated Flooding (FEMA DR-1975, severe storm) was declared on May 2, 2011, and FEMA lists Phillips County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of April 14, 2011 to June 3, 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. Add a dishwashing trailer rental for the dish room, and a refrigerated trailer rental if the walk-in fails.
Source: FEMA disaster 1975, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.