Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list Panola County
Severe Winter Storm (FEMA EM-3554, severe ice storm) was declared on February 14, 2021, and FEMA lists Panola County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of February 11, 2021 to February 21, 2021. Ice storms bring outages and frozen lines, and a commercial kitchen without power could keep cooking meals from a mobile commercial kitchen trailer rental, adding a generator if needed. A dishwashing trailer rental or a refrigerated trailer rental can be added when needed. Facilities near Tatum face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 3554, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Tropical Storms Marco And Laura (FEMA EM-3540, hurricane) was declared on August 24, 2020, and FEMA lists Panola 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 and a refrigerated trailer rental can sit alongside it.
Source: FEMA disaster 3540, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Wildfires (FEMA DR-4029, fire) was declared on September 9, 2011, and FEMA lists Panola 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 and a refrigerated trailer rental can sit alongside it.
Source: FEMA disaster 4029, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.