Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list Sevier County
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (FEMA DR-4320, severe storm) was declared on June 23, 2017, and FEMA lists Sevier County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of May 27, 2017 to May 28, 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 and a refrigerated trailer rental can sit alongside it. Facilities near Dandridge face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 4320, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Wildfires (FEMA DR-4293, fire) was declared on December 15, 2016, and FEMA lists Sevier County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of November 28, 2016 to December 9, 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 and a refrigerated trailer rental can sit alongside it.
Source: FEMA disaster 4293, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.