Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list Dorchester County
Hurricane Sandy (FEMA EM-3349, hurricane) was declared on October 28, 2012, and FEMA lists Dorchester 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 Eldorado face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 3349, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Hurricane Irene (FEMA DR-4034, hurricane) was declared on September 16, 2011, and FEMA lists Dorchester County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of August 24, 2011 to September 5, 2011. 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.
Source: FEMA disaster 4034, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.