Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list Ellis County
Tropical Storms Marco And Laura (FEMA EM-3540, hurricane) was declared on August 24, 2020, and FEMA lists Ellis County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of August 23, 2020 to August 27, 2020. 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. Facilities near Maypearl face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 3540, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (FEMA DR-4255, severe storm) was declared on February 9, 2016, and FEMA lists Ellis 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.
Source: FEMA disaster 4255, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.