Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list Emanuel County
Hurricane Helene (FEMA DR-4830, hurricane) was declared on September 30, 2024, and FEMA lists Emanuel County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of September 24, 2024 to October 30, 2024. 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 Twin City face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 4830, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Hurricane Matthew (FEMA DR-4284, hurricane) was declared on October 8, 2016, and FEMA lists Emanuel County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of October 4, 2016 to October 15, 2016. 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 4284, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.