Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list Wood County
Severe Winter Storms (FEMA DR-4586, severe ice storm) was declared on February 19, 2021, and FEMA lists Wood 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 Hawkins face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 4586, 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 Wood 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.
Severe Storms And Flooding (FEMA DR-4269, flood) was declared on April 25, 2016, and FEMA lists Wood County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of April 17, 2016 to April 30, 2016. 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 and a refrigerated trailer rental can sit alongside it.
Source: FEMA disaster 4269, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.