Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list Tift County
Hurricane Idalia (FEMA DR-4738, hurricane) was declared on September 7, 2023, and FEMA lists Tift County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of August 30, 2023 to August 30, 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. Add a dishwashing trailer rental for the dish room, and a refrigerated trailer rental if the walk-in fails. Facilities near Sylvester face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 4738, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Hurricane Michael (FEMA DR-4400, hurricane) was declared on October 14, 2018, and FEMA lists Tift County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of October 9, 2018 to October 23, 2018. 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 4400, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.