Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list Clay County
Railroad Complex Fire (FEMA FM-5631, fire) was declared on April 22, 2026, and FEMA lists Clay County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of April 19, 2026. Fire and smoke damage can close a commercial kitchen for weeks, and a facility could keep cooking and serving meals from a temporary mobile commercial kitchen trailer rental during inspections and repairs. A dishwashing trailer rental or a refrigerated trailer rental can be added when needed. Facilities near Lawtey face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 5631, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Hurricane Idalia (FEMA DR-4734, hurricane) was declared on August 31, 2023, and FEMA lists Clay County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of August 27, 2023 to September 4, 2023. 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 4734, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.