Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list Carroll County
Snowstorm (FEMA DR-4170, severe storm) was declared on April 10, 2014, and FEMA lists Carroll County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of February 12, 2014 to February 13, 2014. 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. Facilities near Union Bridge face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 4170, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Hurricane Sandy (FEMA DR-4091, hurricane) was declared on November 20, 2012, and FEMA lists Carroll 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. Add a dishwashing trailer rental for the dish room, and a refrigerated trailer rental if the walk-in fails.
Source: FEMA disaster 4091, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.