Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list Roane County
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (FEMA DR-4236, severe storm) was declared on August 7, 2015, and FEMA lists Roane County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of July 10, 2015 to July 14, 2015. 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 Ripley face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 4236, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (FEMA DR-4221, flood) was declared on May 21, 2015, and FEMA lists Roane County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of April 13, 2015 to April 15, 2015. 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 4221, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.