- Type
- City
- County
- Polk County
- Population
- 122,264 (2023 est.)
- State page
- Florida
FEMA recovery records for Lakeland
FEMA lists the City of Lakeland 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 |
| Hurricane Nicole (DR-4680) | December 13, 2022 | FEMA record |
| Hurricane Ian (DR-4673) | September 29, 2022 | FEMA record |
| Hurricane Irma (DR-4337) | September 10, 2017 | FEMA record |
FEMA's funded-project records list 62 projects for Lakeland with $29,179,086 in federal share obligated. The largest category was utilities, at $10,306,125 across 10 projects.
Largest project records
- Lakeland Electric - Category F - Power Transmission and Distribution System (DR-4337): $3,532,574
- Lakeland Electric - Category F - Power Transmission and Distribution System - Mutual Aid (DR-4337): $3,266,150
- Lakeland Electric - Emergency Protective Measures - Op #1 Sept. 4th - Oct 3rd at 100% Cost Share (DR-4337): $2,436,198
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.
Polk County disaster declarations
Lakeland is in Polk County. FEMA designated Polk County for assistance in these major disasters since 2015. This is county-level context.
- Hurricane Milton (DR-4834), declared October 11, 2024. FEMA record
- Hurricane Debby (DR-4806), declared August 10, 2024. FEMA record
- Hurricane Idalia (DR-4734), declared August 31, 2023. FEMA record
- Hurricane Nicole (DR-4680), declared December 13, 2022. FEMA record
- Hurricane Ian (DR-4673), declared September 29, 2022. FEMA record
- Hurricane Irma (DR-4337), declared September 10, 2017. FEMA record
Hospitals and care facilities in Lakeland
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 Lakeland.
Hospitals
- Lakeland Regional Medical Center: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
Nursing homes (1,593 certified beds in total)
- Lakeland Hills Center: 120 certified beds
- Valencia Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center: 249 certified beds
- Vivo Healthcare Lakeland: 185 certified beds
- Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center: 120 certified beds
- Highlands Lake Center: 179 certified beds
- Manor at Carpenters, the: 72 certified beds
- Charming Lakes Rehab: 120 certified beds
- Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc: 68 certified beds
- Wedgewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center: 120 certified beds
- Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center: 120 certified beds
- Bridgewalk On Harden Health and Rehabilitation, Ll: 120 certified beds
- the Club at Lake Gibson: 120 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 Lakeland
Campus dining halls close for renovations and storms like any other kitchen. These degree-granting institutions are listed for Lakeland in the federal college directory.
- Florida Southern College: private nonprofit.
- Southeastern University: private nonprofit.
- Florida Polytechnic University: public.
Trailers for Lakeland
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 Lakeland is quoted per job. Delivery, collection, setup and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote. Rates come from our equipment directory.
Towns near Lakeland
The 8 closest Florida municipalities to Lakeland, by straight-line distance between Census coordinates. Driving distance is longer. Towns with a detail page are linked.
| Town | Type | Population | From Lakeland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburndale | city | 20,011 | 10 mi E |
| Plant City | city | 40,571 | 10 mi W |
| Mulberry | city | 4,346 | 11 mi S |
| Polk City | town | 3,028 | 12 mi NE |
| Eagle Lake | city | 4,169 | 13 mi SE |
| Winter Haven | city | 57,109 | 14 mi E |
| Bartow | city | 20,584 | 14 mi SE |
| Lake Alfred | city | 7,355 | 16 mi E |
All Florida municipalities and the Polk County disaster record above.
Lakeland rental questions
Where do the facts on this Lakeland 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 Lakeland institution is our customer.
How much does a rental in Lakeland 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 Lakeland?
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)
- U.S. Census Bureau 2020 place-by-county relationship file
Data pulled November 4, 2026. Population: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2023 estimates.