- Type
- City
- County
- Suwannee County
- Population
- 7,093 (2023 est.)
- State page
- Florida
FEMA recovery records for Live Oak
FEMA lists the City of Live Oak 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 Helene (DR-4828) | September 28, 2024 | FEMA record |
| Hurricane Debby (DR-4806) | August 10, 2024 | FEMA record |
| Hurricane Idalia (DR-4734) | August 31, 2023 | FEMA record |
| Hurricane Irma (DR-4337) | September 10, 2017 | FEMA record |
| Hurricane Hermine (DR-4280) | September 28, 2016 | FEMA record |
FEMA's funded-project records list 26 projects for Live Oak with $946,230 in federal share obligated. The largest category was emergency protective measures, at $375,316 across 3 projects.
Largest project records
- City of Live Oak Emergency Protective Measures 100% Cost Share (DR-4734): $289,506
- City of Live Oak Building Damages (DR-4734): $97,236
- Debris Removal (9/18/17 - 10/17/17) (DR-4337): $79,281
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 Live Oak
NOAA's National Weather Service logs storm events by location. Its Storm Events database lists 16 events within 3 miles of Live Oak since 2015: 10 thunderstorm wind, 4 heavy rain and 2 flood.
| Event | Date | Recorded impact |
|---|---|---|
| Flood | Apr 2, 2016 | No damage figure listed |
| Flood | Mar 12, 2022 | 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.
Suwannee County disaster declarations
Live Oak is in Suwannee County. FEMA designated Suwannee 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 Helene (DR-4828), declared September 28, 2024. FEMA record
- Hurricane Debby (DR-4806), declared August 10, 2024. FEMA record
- Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, and Tornadoes (DR-4794), declared June 17, 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 Michael (DR-4399), declared October 11, 2018. FEMA record
- Hurricane Irma (DR-4337), declared September 10, 2017. FEMA record
- Hurricane Hermine (DR-4280), declared September 28, 2016. FEMA record
care facilities in Live Oak
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 directory lists in Live Oak.
Nursing homes (401 certified beds in total)
- Surrey Place Nursing Center: 60 certified beds
- Live Oak Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center: 180 certified beds
- Good Samaritan Center: 161 certified beds
Listing a facility here is not a claim that it is our customer. Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information.
Trailers for Live Oak
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 Live Oak is quoted per job. Delivery, collection, setup and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote. Rates come from our equipment directory.
Towns near Live Oak
The 8 closest Florida municipalities to Live Oak, by straight-line distance between Census coordinates. Driving distance is longer. Towns with a detail page are linked.
| Town | Type | Population | From Live Oak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper | city | 2,762 | 11 mi N |
| White Springs | town | 760 | 14 mi E |
| Mayo | town | 1,115 | 20 mi SW |
| Lee | town | 384 | 21 mi NW |
| Lake City | city | 12,602 | 22 mi E |
| Jennings | town | 769 | 22 mi N |
| Branford | town | 756 | 23 mi S |
| Madison | city | 3,003 | 28 mi NW |
All Florida municipalities and the Suwannee County disaster record above.
Live Oak rental questions
Where do the facts on this Live Oak 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 Live Oak institution is our customer.
How much does a rental in Live Oak 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 Live Oak?
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 Nursing Home Provider Information
- 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.