Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list Bolivar County
Hurricane Ida (FEMA DR-4626, hurricane) was declared on October 22, 2021, and FEMA lists Bolivar 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. Facilities near Merigold face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 4626, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Flooding (FEMA DR-1983, flood) was declared on May 11, 2011, and FEMA lists Bolivar 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.