Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list Nicholas County
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (FEMA DR-4783, severe storm) was declared on May 22, 2024, and FEMA lists Nicholas County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of April 2, 2024 to April 6, 2024. 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 Cowen face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 4783, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (FEMA DR-4273, flood) was declared on June 25, 2016, and FEMA lists Nicholas County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of June 22, 2016 to June 29, 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 or a refrigerated trailer rental can be added when needed.
Source: FEMA disaster 4273, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (FEMA DR-1881, snowstorm) was declared on March 2, 2010, and FEMA lists Nicholas County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of December 18, 2009 to December 20, 2009. Heavy snow and long outages strain a commercial kitchen that serves around the clock, and a mobile commercial kitchen trailer rental could back up the permanent cooking line and prep area. Add a dishwashing trailer rental for the dish room, and a refrigerated trailer rental if the walk-in fails.
Source: FEMA disaster 1881, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.