Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list Montgomery County
Hurricane Sandy (FEMA EM-3349, hurricane) was declared on October 28, 2012, and FEMA lists Montgomery County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of October 26, 2012 to November 8, 2012. 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 Chevy Chase Village face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 3349, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (FEMA DR-4075, severe storm) was declared on August 2, 2012, and FEMA lists Montgomery County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of June 29, 2012 to July 8, 2012. Storm damage often takes out power and roofs before it takes out equipment, and a commercial kitchen without power could cook from a mobile commercial kitchen trailer rental with its own range, griddle, and ovens. A dishwashing trailer rental or a refrigerated trailer rental can be added when needed.
Source: FEMA disaster 4075, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.