Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list Jefferson County
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes. (FEMA DR-4727, severe storm) was declared on August 12, 2023, and FEMA lists Jefferson 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. Add a dishwashing trailer rental for the dish room, and a refrigerated trailer rental if the walk-in fails. Facilities near Meadville face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 4727, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Hurricane Ida (FEMA DR-4626, hurricane) was declared on October 22, 2021, and FEMA lists Jefferson County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of August 28, 2021 to September 1, 2021. 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 4626, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (FEMA DR-4314, severe storm) was declared on May 22, 2017, and FEMA lists Jefferson County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of April 30, 2017 to April 30, 2017. 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.
Source: FEMA disaster 4314, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.