Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list Jim Wells County
Severe Storms And Flooding (FEMA DR-4377, flood) was declared on July 6, 2018, and FEMA lists Jim Wells County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of June 19, 2018 to July 13, 2018. Floodwater can take a commercial kitchen out of service in an hour, and a facility could cook meals onsite from a portable mobile commercial kitchen trailer rental placed on dry ground during cleanup. A dishwashing trailer rental or a refrigerated trailer rental can be added when needed. Facilities near Mathis face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 4377, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Hurricane Harvey (FEMA DR-4332, hurricane) was declared on August 25, 2017, and FEMA lists Jim Wells 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.