Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list Jefferson County
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (FEMA DR-4378, severe storm) was declared on July 12, 2018, and FEMA lists Jefferson County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of May 28, 2018 to June 3, 2018. 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 Charles Town face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 4378, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Hurricane Sandy (FEMA EM-3358, hurricane) was declared on October 29, 2012, and FEMA lists Jefferson County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of October 29, 2012 to November 8, 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.
Source: FEMA disaster 3358, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.