Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list McDowell County
Tropical Storm Michael (FEMA DR-4412, hurricane) was declared on January 31, 2019, and FEMA lists McDowell County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of October 10, 2018 to October 12, 2018. 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 Glen Alpine face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 4412, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Hurricane Florence (FEMA DR-4393, hurricane) was declared on September 14, 2018, and FEMA lists McDowell County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of September 7, 2018 to September 29, 2018. 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 4393, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Severe Winter Storms And Flooding (FEMA DR-1871, severe storm) was declared on February 2, 2010, and FEMA lists McDowell County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of December 18, 2009 to December 25, 2009. 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 1871, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.