Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list Ware County
Hurricane Michael (FEMA EM-3406, hurricane) was declared on October 10, 2018, and FEMA lists Ware 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 and a refrigerated trailer rental can sit alongside it. Facilities near Blackshear face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 3406, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Hurricane Irma (FEMA DR-4338, hurricane) was declared on September 15, 2017, and FEMA lists Ware 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.
West Mims Fire (FEMA FM-5181, fire) was declared on May 8, 2017, and FEMA lists Ware County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of May 6, 2017 to July 10, 2017. 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.
Source: FEMA disaster 5181, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.