Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list Hamilton County
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (FEMA EM-3625, severe storm) was declared on April 2, 2025, and FEMA lists Hamilton County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of April 2, 2025 to April 24, 2025. 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 Powells Crossroads face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 3625, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Smith Mountain Fire Complex (FEMA FM-5160, fire) was declared on November 11, 2016, and FEMA lists Hamilton 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 5160, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.