Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list Matagorda County
Hurricane Hanna (FEMA EM-3530, hurricane) was declared on July 26, 2020, and FEMA lists Matagorda County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of July 25, 2020 to July 31, 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. Add a dishwashing trailer rental for the dish room, and a refrigerated trailer rental if the walk-in fails. Facilities near West Columbia face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 3530, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Hurricane Harvey (FEMA DR-4332, hurricane) was declared on August 25, 2017, and FEMA lists Matagorda County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of August 23, 2017 to September 15, 2017. 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 4332, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Wildfires (FEMA DR-4029, fire) was declared on September 9, 2011, and FEMA lists Matagorda County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of August 30, 2011 to December 31, 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 4029, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.