Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list Lamb County
Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (FEMA DR-4255, severe storm) was declared on February 9, 2016, and FEMA lists Lamb County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of December 26, 2015 to January 21, 2016. 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 Olton face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 4255, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
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. A dishwashing trailer rental and a refrigerated trailer rental can sit alongside it.
Source: FEMA disaster 1999, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.