- Type
- City
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Population
- 455,924 (2023 est.)
- State page
- Florida
FEMA recovery records for Miami
FEMA lists the City of Miami 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 166 projects for Miami with $100,106,691 in federal share obligated. The largest category was emergency protective measures, at $59,851,004 across 129 projects.
Largest project records
- 26814-City of Miami Debris Removal PAAP Period 2 (Sept. 18 - Oct. 17) (DR-4337): $13,869,274
- 26468 - Dinner Key Marina Repair (DR-4337): $10,221,118
- 26820-City of Miami Debris Removal PAAP Period 3 (Oct. 18 - Dec. 16) (DR-4337): $6,506,297
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 Miami
NOAA's National Weather Service logs storm events by location. Its Storm Events database lists 33 events within 3 miles of Miami since 2015: 20 flood, 7 thunderstorm wind, 4 flash flood and 2 lightning.
| Event | Date | Recorded impact |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Aug 2, 2017 | $1,000,000 property damage |
| Flash Flood | Apr 10, 2023 | $100,000 property damage |
| Flood | May 12, 2025 | $20,000 property damage |
| Flood | Jun 2, 2026 | $15,000 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.
Miami-Dade County disaster declarations
Miami is in Miami-Dade County. FEMA designated Miami-Dade 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 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 Miami
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 Miami.
Hospitals
- Baptist Hospital of Miami: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Jackson Health System: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- North Shore Medical Center: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- South Miami Hospital: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Hca Florida Kendall Hospital: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Douglas Gardens Hospital: acute care hospital.
- Keralty Hospital: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- West Kendall Baptist Hospital: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Miami Va Medical Center: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Nicklaus Children's Hospital: children's hospital, with emergency services.
Nursing homes (3,985 certified beds in total)
- Coral Gables Nursing and Rehabilitation Center: 87 certified beds
- Miami Jewish Health Systems, Inc: 393 certified beds
- Pines Nursing Home: 46 certified beds
- Jackson Memorial Long Term Care Center: 180 certified beds
- Riverside Care Center: 120 certified beds
- Miami Shores Nursing and Rehab Center: 99 certified beds
- Unity Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center: 294 certified beds
- Hialeah Shores Nursing and Rehab Center: 106 certified beds
- St Annes Nursing Center, St Annes Residence Inc: 213 certified beds
- West Gables Health Care Center: 120 certified beds
- Shoreside Health and Rehabilitation Center: 150 certified beds
- Palace at Kendall Nursing and Rehabilitation Cente: 180 certified beds
- Gardens Nursing and Rehab Center: 120 certified beds
- Azure Shores Rehab: 120 certified beds
- Coral Reef Subacute Care Center LLC: 180 certified beds
- Palmetto Subacute Care Center: 95 certified beds
- Floridean Health & Rehabilitation Center: 90 certified beds
- Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center: 147 certified beds
- Victoria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Inc.: 264 certified beds
- Jackson Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center: 120 certified beds
- University Health and Rehabilitation Center: 148 certified beds
- Sierra Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center: 180 certified beds
- South Dade Nursing and Rehabilitation Center: 180 certified beds
- Kendall Lakes Healthcare and Rehab Center: 150 certified beds
- Harmony Health Center: 203 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 Miami
Campus dining halls close for renovations and storms like any other kitchen. These degree-granting institutions are listed for Miami in the federal college directory.
- Barry University: private nonprofit.
- Albizu University-Miami: private nonprofit.
- Florida International University: public.
- Florida Career College-Miami: private for-profit.
- AI Miami International University of Art and Design: private for-profit.
- Trinity International University-Florida: private nonprofit.
- Miami Dade College: public.
- St. John Vianney College Seminary: private nonprofit.
- New Professions Technical Institute: private for-profit.
- City College-Miami: private for-profit.
- Acupuncture and Massage College: private for-profit.
- Florida Education Institute: private for-profit.
- CBT Technology Institute-Main Campus: private for-profit.
- SABER College: private nonprofit.
- Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Miami: private nonprofit.
- Future-Tech Institute: private for-profit.
- American Medical Academy: private for-profit.
- FVI School of Nursing and Technology: private for-profit.
- Atlantis University: private for-profit.
- Mariano Moreno Culinary Institute: private for-profit.
- Atlantis University-Florida Palms University: private for-profit.
- Larkin University: private nonprofit.
Trailers for Miami
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 Miami is quoted per job. Delivery, collection, setup and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote. Rates come from our equipment directory.
Towns near Miami
The 8 closest Florida municipalities to Miami, by straight-line distance between Census coordinates. Driving distance is longer. Towns with a detail page are linked.
| Town | Type | Population | From Miami |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Beach | city | 79,607 | 4.5 mi NE |
| El Portal | village | 1,897 | 5.6 mi N |
| West Miami | city | 6,944 | 5.6 mi W |
| Miami Springs | city | 13,325 | 5.9 mi NW |
| Virginia Gardens | village | 2,260 | 6.0 mi NW |
| North Bay Village | city | 7,930 | 6.2 mi NE |
| Key Biscayne | village | 14,414 | 6.4 mi SE |
| Miami Shores | village | 11,530 | 6.6 mi N |
All Florida municipalities and the Miami-Dade County disaster record above.
Miami rental questions
Where do the facts on this Miami 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 Miami institution is our customer.
How much does a rental in Miami 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 Miami?
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.