Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list Franklin County
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (FEMA DR-4922, severe storm) was declared on June 30, 2026, and FEMA lists Franklin County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of May 6, 2026 to May 7, 2026. 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 Crosby face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 4922, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Hurricane Sally (FEMA EM-3544, hurricane) was declared on September 14, 2020, and FEMA lists Franklin County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of September 14, 2020 to September 17, 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. Add a dishwashing trailer rental for the dish room, and a refrigerated trailer rental if the walk-in fails.
Source: FEMA disaster 3544, 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 Franklin 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.