Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list Southampton County
Hurricane Matthew (FEMA DR-4291, hurricane) was declared on November 2, 2016, and FEMA lists Southampton County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of October 7, 2016 to October 15, 2016. 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 Branchville face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 4291, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Hurricane Sandy (FEMA EM-3359, hurricane) was declared on October 29, 2012, and FEMA lists Southampton 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 and a refrigerated trailer rental can sit alongside it.
Source: FEMA disaster 3359, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.