Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list Sussex County
Hurricane Sandy (FEMA EM-3357, hurricane) was declared on October 29, 2012, and FEMA lists Sussex County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of October 27, 2012 to November 8, 2012. 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. Facilities near Slaughter Beach face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 3357, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Hurricane Irene (FEMA DR-4037, hurricane) was declared on September 30, 2011, and FEMA lists Sussex County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of August 25, 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.
Source: FEMA disaster 4037, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.