Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list Kent County
Hurricane Irene (FEMA EM-3336, hurricane) was declared on August 28, 2011, and FEMA lists Kent County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of August 26, 2011 to August 31, 2011. 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. Facilities near Hartly face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 3336, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms (FEMA DR-1896, snowstorm) was declared on March 31, 2010, and FEMA lists Kent County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of February 5, 2010 to February 11, 2010. Heavy snow and long outages strain a commercial kitchen that serves around the clock, and a mobile commercial kitchen trailer rental could back up the permanent cooking line and prep area. A dishwashing trailer rental or a refrigerated trailer rental can be added when needed.
Source: FEMA disaster 1896, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.