- Type
- City
- County
- Brevard County
- Population
- 86,960 (2023 est.)
- State page
- Florida
FEMA recovery records for Melbourne
FEMA lists the City of Melbourne 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 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 36 projects for Melbourne with $8,460,753 in federal share obligated. The largest category was emergency protective measures, at $4,355,435 across 5 projects.
Largest project records
- Emergency Protective Measures 9/4 - 10/3 (DR-4337): $2,952,121
- Repair culverts and storm sewers (DR-4337): $1,301,409
- City wide debris removal 9/18 - 10/17 (DR-4337): $882,554
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 Melbourne
NOAA's National Weather Service logs storm events by location. Its Storm Events database lists 2 events within 3 miles of Melbourne since 2015: 1 thunderstorm wind and 1 flash flood.
| Event | Date | Recorded impact |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Jul 22, 2025 | $50,000 property damage |
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.
Brevard County disaster declarations
Melbourne is in Brevard County. FEMA designated Brevard 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 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 Melbourne
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 Melbourne.
Hospitals
- Holmes Regional Medical Center: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Viera Hospital: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Circles of Care, Inc: psychiatric hospital.
Nursing homes (834 certified beds in total)
- Melbourne Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center: 138 certified beds
- Life Care Center of Melbourne: 120 certified beds
- Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center: 179 certified beds
- Avante at Melbourne Inc: 110 certified beds
- Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Melbourne: 167 certified beds
- Atlantic Shores Nursing and Rehab Center: 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 Melbourne
Campus dining halls close for renovations and storms like any other kitchen. These degree-granting institutions are listed for Melbourne in the federal college directory.
- Eastern Florida State College: public.
- Florida Institute of Technology: private nonprofit.
Trailers for Melbourne
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 Melbourne is quoted per job. Delivery, collection, setup and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote. Rates come from our equipment directory.
Towns near Melbourne
The 8 closest Florida municipalities to Melbourne, by straight-line distance between Census coordinates. Driving distance is longer. Towns with a detail page are linked.
| Town | Type | Population | From Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Village | town | 684 | 1.6 mi S |
| West Melbourne | city | 29,144 | 4.2 mi S |
| Indian Harbour Beach | city | 9,019 | 5.0 mi NE |
| Palm Shores | town | 1,209 | 5.6 mi N |
| Indialantic | town | 3,114 | 6.0 mi E |
| Satellite Beach | city | 11,343 | 6.1 mi NE |
| Melbourne Beach | town | 3,261 | 7.0 mi SE |
| Malabar | town | 3,120 | 9.8 mi SE |
All Florida municipalities and the Brevard County disaster record above.
Melbourne rental questions
Where do the facts on this Melbourne 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 Melbourne institution is our customer.
How much does a rental in Melbourne 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 Melbourne?
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.