- Type
- City
- County
- Broward County
- Population
- 184,255 (2023 est.)
- State page
- Florida
FEMA recovery records for Fort Lauderdale
FEMA lists the City of Fort Lauderdale as an applicant for Public Assistance in these major disasters. Public Assistance pays local governments for work such as debris removal and emergency protective measures.
| Disaster | Declared | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Milton (DR-4834) | October 11, 2024 | FEMA record |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4709) | April 27, 2023 | FEMA record |
| Hurricane Nicole (DR-4680) | December 13, 2022 | FEMA record |
| Hurricane Ian (DR-4673) | September 29, 2022 | FEMA record |
| Hurricane Dorian (DR-4468) | October 21, 2019 | FEMA record |
| Hurricane Irma (DR-4337) | September 10, 2017 | FEMA record |
| Hurricane Matthew (DR-4283) | October 8, 2016 | FEMA record |
FEMA's funded-project records list 69 projects for Fort Lauderdale with $61,140,151 in federal share obligated. The largest category was emergency protective measures, at $26,503,890 across 15 projects.
Largest project records
- Storm Water Pipes - Citywide (DR-4709): $10,933,568
- Public Works Emergency Protective Measures - 75% Cost Share (DR-4337): $9,772,833
- Citywide Debris Removal ( Silt ) (DR-4709): $6,009,077
Equipment fit: storms that bring debris and outages also take power from kitchens and walk-in coolers. Refrigerated trailers protect food, and a mobile kitchen and dishwashing trailer cover a kitchen that is offline. This is context, not a record of our work.
Recorded weather events near Fort Lauderdale
NOAA's National Weather Service logs storm events by location. Its Storm Events database lists 10 events within 3 miles of Fort Lauderdale since 2015: 6 flood, 2 tornado and 2 flash flood.
| Event | Date | Recorded impact |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Oct 26, 2025 | $2,000 property damage |
| Tornado (EF0) | Sep 9, 2017 | No damage figure listed |
| Tornado (EF0) | Apr 10, 2018 | No damage figure listed |
| Flood | Dec 23, 2019 | No damage figure listed |
Equipment fit: storms that cut power or close a kitchen are when a mobile kitchen, dishwashing trailer or refrigerated trailer keeps food service running. This is context, not a record of our work.
Broward County disaster declarations
Fort Lauderdale is in Broward County. FEMA designated Broward County for assistance in these major disasters since 2015. This is county-level context.
- Hurricane Milton (DR-4834), declared October 11, 2024. FEMA record
- Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4709), declared April 27, 2023. FEMA record
- Hurricane Nicole (DR-4680), declared December 13, 2022. FEMA record
- Hurricane Ian (DR-4673), declared September 29, 2022. FEMA record
- Hurricane Dorian (DR-4468), declared October 21, 2019. FEMA record
- Hurricane Irma (DR-4337), declared September 10, 2017. FEMA record
- Hurricane Matthew (DR-4283), declared October 8, 2016. FEMA record
Hospitals and care facilities in Fort Lauderdale
Hospitals and nursing homes run kitchens every day. When one goes offline, a mobile kitchen trailer can carry meal service while repairs are made. These are the facilities the federal CMS directories list in Fort Lauderdale.
Hospitals
- Broward Health Medical Center: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Holy Cross Hospital: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Broward Health Imperial Point: acute care hospital.
Nursing homes (748 certified beds in total)
- Broward Nursing & Rehabilitation Center: 198 certified beds
- Pearl at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursin: 206 certified beds
- Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursin: 116 certified beds
- Ft Lauderdale Health & Rehabilitation Center: 169 certified beds
- Aviata at the Sea - Harbor Beach: 59 certified beds
Listing a facility here is not a claim that it is our customer. Source: CMS Hospital General Information and CMS Nursing Home Provider Information.
Colleges and universities in Fort Lauderdale
Campus dining halls close for renovations and storms like any other kitchen. These degree-granting institutions are listed for Fort Lauderdale in the federal college directory.
- Broward College: public.
- Key College: private for-profit.
- Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale: private nonprofit.
- Nova Southeastern University: private nonprofit.
- City College-Fort Lauderdale: private for-profit.
- Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine: private nonprofit.
- Arizona College of Nursing-Fort Lauderdale: private for-profit.
Trailers for Fort Lauderdale
Most requests start with a mobile kitchen. Add a dishwashing trailer and a refrigerated trailer so cooking, cleaning and cold storage run from one site.
- Mobile Kitchen Trailers: 24 ft to 40 ft, from $1,250–$2,400 per day.
- Commercial Dishwashing Trailers: 22 ft to 38 ft, from $750–$1,200 per day.
- Refrigerated Trailers: 12 ft to 40 ft, from $350–$650 per day.
| Rental | Daily | Weekly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Kitchen Trailers | $1,250–$2,400 | $4,500–$8,500 | $12,500–$22,000 |
| Commercial Dishwashing Trailers | $750–$1,200 | $2,800–$4,200 | $7,500–$11,500 |
| Refrigerated Trailers | $350–$650 | $1,400–$2,200 | $3,800–$5,900 |
Each range covers every unit in its category. Delivery to Fort Lauderdale is quoted per job. Delivery, collection, setup and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote. Rates come from our equipment directory.
Towns near Fort Lauderdale
The 8 closest Florida municipalities to Fort Lauderdale, by straight-line distance between Census coordinates. Driving distance is longer. Towns with a detail page are linked.
| Town | Type | Population | From Fort Lauderdale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lazy Lake | village | 31 | 1.0 mi N |
| Wilton Manors | city | 11,403 | 1.3 mi N |
| Oakland Park | city | 44,105 | 2.6 mi N |
| Lauderdale Lakes | city | 36,035 | 3.8 mi NW |
| Lauderdale-by-the-Sea | town | 6,154 | 4.5 mi NE |
| Lauderhill | city | 73,974 | 5.0 mi W |
| Sea Ranch Lakes | village | 552 | 5.0 mi NE |
| Dania Beach | city | 31,915 | 5.9 mi S |
All Florida municipalities and the Broward County disaster record above.
Fort Lauderdale rental questions
Where do the facts on this Fort Lauderdale page come from?
Each fact comes from a public federal dataset listed under Sources at the bottom of the page. We only publish a page for a municipality when a dataset names it. We do not claim any Fort Lauderdale institution is our customer.
How much does a rental in Fort Lauderdale cost?
Mobile kitchens run $1,250–$2,400 per day, dishwashing trailers $750–$1,200 and refrigerated trailers $350–$650. These are listed ranges for each category. Your quote sets the price for your unit, dates and site.
Can you deliver to Fort Lauderdale?
We have not published verified dispatch locations yet, so delivery is quoted per job. Send your address and dates and we confirm availability.
Trailer specifications
| Unit | Length | Key equipment | Power | Daily range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Kitchen Trailers | ||||
| 24 ft Mobile Kitchen Trailer | 24 ft | 36" Griddle/Oven Comb., Single Stack Convection Oven, Deep Fryer w/ 2 Baskets | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| 26 ft Bulk Mobile Kitchen | 26 ft | Expanded bulk prep space, 36" Griddle/Oven Comb., Convection Ovens | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| 28 ft Mobile Kitchen Trailer | 28 ft | 36" Griddle/Oven, Convection Oven, Deep Fryer | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| 38 ft Mobile Kitchen Trailer | 38 ft | Multi-station line cooking, Double-stack convection ovens, Multiple fryers | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| 40 ft Mobile Kitchen Trailer | 40 ft | 36" Griddle/Oven, Convection Oven, Deep Fryer | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| 40 ft Combination Mobile Kitchen | 40 ft | Combined hot line cooking + dishwashing/prep space, Reach-in cooling, Stainless prep stations | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| 40 ft Bulk Combination Kitchen | 40 ft | Included prep trailer, 3-Comp Sink, Hand Sink | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| Commercial Dishwashing Trailers | ||||
| 22 ft Dishwashing Trailer | 22 ft | Push-Through Low-Temp Dishwasher (220V Single Phase), Soil Tray, 3-Compartment Sink | 220V–480V, Single-Phase or 3-Phase, 100A–200A | $750–$1,200 |
| 24 ft Dishwashing Trailer | 24 ft | Low-Temp or High-Temp dishmachine options, Integrated clean & dirty tables, 3-comp sink | 220V–480V, Single-Phase or 3-Phase, 100A–200A | $750–$1,200 |
| 26 ft Dishwashing Trailer | 26 ft | High-capacity pass-through dishmachine, Soil sorting table, 3-comp sink | 220V–480V, Single-Phase or 3-Phase, 100A–200A | $750–$1,200 |
| 38 ft Conveyor Dishwashing Trailer | 38 ft | High-Temp Conveyor Dish Machine (220V Single/3-Phase), Soil Tray, 3-Comp Sink | 220V–480V, Single-Phase or 3-Phase, 100A–200A | $750–$1,200 |
| Refrigerated Trailers | ||||
| 12 ft Refrigeration Trailer | 12 ft | Low-temp / high-temp adjustable refrigeration unit, Digital thermostat, Interior LED lighting | 115V / 20A (12 ft units) or 208V/230V/460V 3-Phase (20 ft and 40 ft units) | $350–$650 |
| 20 ft Refrigeration Trailer | 20 ft | High-capacity electric refrigeration system, Heavy-duty insulated walls, Interior strip curtains | 115V / 20A (12 ft units) or 208V/230V/460V 3-Phase (20 ft and 40 ft units) | $350–$650 |
| 40 ft Refrigerated Container | 40 ft | Ground-level access reefer container, Multi-temp controller, T-grid aluminum flooring | 115V / 20A (12 ft units) or 208V/230V/460V 3-Phase (20 ft and 40 ft units) | $350–$650 |
Specs and rate ranges come from our equipment directory. Each range covers every unit in its category and is not an exact price. Availability by location, delivery, collection, setup and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
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Sources for this page
- OpenFEMA Public Assistance Applicants v1
- OpenFEMA Public Assistance Funded Projects Details v2
- OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2
- CMS Hospital General Information
- CMS Nursing Home Provider Information
- NCES IPEDS Institutional Directory 2022 (Urban Institute Education Data Portal)
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database
- U.S. Census Bureau 2020 place-by-county relationship file
Data pulled November 4, 2026. Population: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2023 estimates.