Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list Jones County
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes. (FEMA DR-4727, severe storm) was declared on August 12, 2023, and FEMA lists Jones County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of June 14, 2023 to June 19, 2023. 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 Taylorsville face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 4727, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Hurricane Marco And Tropical Storm Laura (FEMA EM-3539, hurricane) was declared on August 23, 2020, and FEMA lists Jones County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of August 23, 2020 to August 29, 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.
Source: FEMA disaster 3539, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.