Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list Lamb County
Wildfires (FEMA DR-1999, fire) was declared on July 1, 2011, and FEMA lists Lamb County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of April 6, 2011 to August 29, 2011. 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. Add a dishwashing trailer rental for the dish room, and a refrigerated trailer rental if the walk-in fails. Facilities near Springlake face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 1999, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Hurricane Alex (FEMA DR-1931, hurricane) was declared on August 3, 2010, and FEMA lists Lamb County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of June 30, 2010 to August 14, 2010. 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.
Source: FEMA disaster 1931, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.