Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list Dorchester County
Tropical Storm Isaias (FEMA DR-4583, hurricane) was declared on February 4, 2021, and FEMA lists Dorchester County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of August 3, 2020 to August 4, 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 or a refrigerated trailer rental can be added when needed. Facilities near Sharptown face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 4583, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms (FEMA DR-1910, snowstorm) was declared on May 6, 2010, and FEMA lists Dorchester County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of February 5, 2010 to February 11, 2010. Heavy snow and long outages strain a commercial kitchen that serves around the clock, and a mobile commercial kitchen trailer rental could back up the permanent cooking line and prep area. A dishwashing trailer rental or a refrigerated trailer rental can be added when needed.
Source: FEMA disaster 1910, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.