Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list Rutherford County
Hurricane Dorian (FEMA EM-3423, hurricane) was declared on September 3, 2019, and FEMA lists Rutherford County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of September 1, 2019 to September 9, 2019. 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. Facilities near Lake Lure face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 3423, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Hurricane Florence (FEMA EM-3401, hurricane) was declared on September 10, 2018, and FEMA lists Rutherford 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. A dishwashing trailer rental and a refrigerated trailer rental can sit alongside it.
Source: FEMA disaster 3401, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Party Rock Fire (FEMA FM-5161, fire) was declared on November 11, 2016, and FEMA lists Rutherford County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of November 11, 2016 to November 29, 2016. Fire and smoke damage can close a commercial kitchen for weeks, and a facility could keep cooking and serving meals from a temporary mobile commercial kitchen trailer rental during inspections and repairs. A dishwashing trailer rental or a refrigerated trailer rental can be added when needed.
Source: FEMA disaster 5161, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.