Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list Mathews County
Hurricane Sandy (FEMA EM-3359, hurricane) was declared on October 29, 2012, and FEMA lists Mathews County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of October 26, 2012 to November 1, 2012. 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. Facilities near Kilmarnock face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 3359, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Hurricane Irene (FEMA DR-4024, hurricane) was declared on September 3, 2011, and FEMA lists Mathews County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of August 26, 2011 to August 28, 2011. 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.
Source: FEMA disaster 4024, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Hurricane Irene (FEMA EM-3329, hurricane) was declared on August 26, 2011, and FEMA lists Mathews County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of August 26, 2011 to September 4, 2011. 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 3329, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.