Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list Jefferson County
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (FEMA DR-4862, severe storm) was declared on March 18, 2025, and FEMA lists Jefferson County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of November 2, 2024 to November 5, 2024. 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 Hastings face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 4862, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (FEMA DR-4721, severe storm) was declared on July 19, 2023, and FEMA lists Jefferson County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of June 14, 2023 to June 18, 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. A dishwashing trailer rental or a refrigerated trailer rental can be added when needed.
Source: FEMA disaster 4721, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.