Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list Kent County
Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (FEMA DR-4255, severe storm) was declared on February 9, 2016, and FEMA lists Kent 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 Dickens 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 Kent 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.
Cooper Mountain Ranch Fire (FEMA FM-2889, fire) was declared on April 15, 2011, and FEMA lists Kent County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of April 11, 2011 to April 23, 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 or a refrigerated trailer rental can be added when needed.
Source: FEMA disaster 2889, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.