Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list DeSoto County
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (FEMA DR-4478, severe storm) was declared on March 12, 2020, and FEMA lists DeSoto County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of January 10, 2020 to January 11, 2020. 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. Add a dishwashing trailer rental for the dish room, and a refrigerated trailer rental if the walk-in fails. Facilities near Byhalia face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 4478, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Flooding (FEMA DR-1983, flood) was declared on May 11, 2011, and FEMA lists DeSoto County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of May 3, 2011 to June 17, 2011. Floodwater can take a commercial kitchen out of service in an hour, and a facility could cook meals onsite from a portable mobile commercial kitchen trailer rental placed on dry ground during cleanup. A dishwashing trailer rental or a refrigerated trailer rental can be added when needed.
Source: FEMA disaster 1983, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Associated Flooding (FEMA DR-1972, severe storm) was declared on April 29, 2011, and FEMA lists DeSoto County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of April 15, 2011 to April 28, 2011. 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 and a refrigerated trailer rental can sit alongside it.
Source: FEMA disaster 1972, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.