Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list Franklin County
Tropical Storm Zeta (FEMA DR-4579, hurricane) was declared on January 12, 2021, and FEMA lists Franklin County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of October 29, 2020 to October 29, 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. A dishwashing trailer rental and a refrigerated trailer rental can sit alongside it. Facilities near Franklin Springs face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 4579, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Hurricane Irma (FEMA DR-4338, hurricane) was declared on September 15, 2017, and FEMA lists Franklin County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of September 7, 2017 to September 20, 2017. 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 4338, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.