Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list New Kent County
Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (FEMA DR-4072, severe storm) was declared on July 27, 2012, and FEMA lists New Kent County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of June 29, 2012 to July 1, 2012. Storm damage often takes out power and roofs before it takes out equipment, and a commercial kitchen without power could cook from a mobile commercial kitchen trailer rental with its own range, griddle, and ovens. A dishwashing trailer rental or a refrigerated trailer rental can be added when needed. Facilities near Surry face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 4072, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Hurricane Irene (FEMA DR-4024, hurricane) was declared on September 3, 2011, and FEMA lists New Kent 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. A dishwashing trailer rental or a refrigerated trailer rental can be added when needed.
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 New Kent 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 and a refrigerated trailer rental can sit alongside it.
Source: FEMA disaster 3329, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.