Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list New Castle County
Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (FEMA DR-4627, hurricane) was declared on October 24, 2021, and FEMA lists New Castle County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of September 1, 2021 to September 7, 2021. 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 Delaware City face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 4627, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Tropical Storm Isaias (FEMA DR-4566, hurricane) was declared on October 2, 2020, and FEMA lists New Castle County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of August 4, 2020 to August 7, 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 4566, 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 New Castle 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. Add a dishwashing trailer rental for the dish room, and a refrigerated trailer rental if the walk-in fails.
Source: FEMA disaster 1896, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.