Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list Garrett County
Hurricane Sandy (FEMA DR-4091, hurricane) was declared on November 20, 2012, and FEMA lists Garrett County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of October 26, 2012 to November 4, 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 Loch Lynn Heights face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 4091, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Hurricane Sandy (FEMA EM-3349, hurricane) was declared on October 28, 2012, and FEMA lists Garrett 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. Add a dishwashing trailer rental for the dish room, and a refrigerated trailer rental if the walk-in fails.
Source: FEMA disaster 3349, 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 Garrett 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.