- Type
- City
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Population
- 403,364 (2023 est.)
- State page
- Florida
FEMA recovery records for Tampa
FEMA lists the City of Tampa 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 Helene (DR-4828) | September 28, 2024 | FEMA record |
| Hurricane Idalia (DR-4734) | August 31, 2023 | 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 71 projects for Tampa with $66,944,595 in federal share obligated. The largest category was debris removal, at $37,887,901 across 8 projects.
Largest project records
- City of Tampa - Expedited Debris Removal 1-90 Days - October 14, 2024, through January 11, 2025 (DR-4834): $29,176,400
- City of Tampa - Expedited EPM - October 5, 2024 - February 1, 2025 (DR-4834): $5,031,488
- Emergency Protective Measures (9/4 - 10/3) (DR-4337): $4,467,415
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 Tampa
NOAA's National Weather Service logs storm events by location. Its Storm Events database lists 5 events within 3 miles of Tampa since 2015: 3 flood and 2 thunderstorm wind.
| Event | Date | Recorded impact |
|---|---|---|
| Thunderstorm Wind (50 kt gust) | Jul 5, 2017 | $5,000 property damage, 2 injuries |
| Flood | Jun 14, 2020 | No damage figure listed |
| Flood | Jun 11, 2025 | 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.
Hillsborough County disaster declarations
Tampa is in Hillsborough County. FEMA designated Hillsborough 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
- 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
- Hurricane Hermine (DR-4280), declared September 28, 2016. FEMA record
Hospitals and care facilities in Tampa
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 Tampa.
Hospitals
- Adventhealth Carrollwood: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- St Josephs Hospital: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Tampa General Hospital: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Adventhealth Tampa: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Hca Florida South Tampa Hospital: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Tampa Va Medical Center: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
Nursing homes (2,387 certified beds in total)
- the Bristol Care Center: 266 certified beds
- Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Tampa: 174 certified beds
- Whispering Oaks: 236 certified beds
- Fairway Oaks Center: 120 certified beds
- Canterbury Towers Inc: 60 certified beds
- Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center at Fle: 163 certified beds
- Aviata at the Bay: 150 certified beds
- Woodbridge Care Center and Rehab: 120 certified beds
- Vivo Healthcare Gandy: 160 certified beds
- Carrollwood Care Center: 120 certified beds
- Palm Garden of Tampa: 120 certified beds
- Aviata at Fletcher: 120 certified beds
- Bayshore Pointe Nursing and Rehab Center: 117 certified beds
- Northdale Rehabilitation Center: 120 certified beds
- Elon Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center: 96 certified beds
- Excel Care Center: 120 certified beds
- Ybor City Center for Rehabilitation and Healing: 80 certified beds
- St. Andrew Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center: 45 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 Tampa
Campus dining halls close for renovations and storms like any other kitchen. These degree-granting institutions are listed for Tampa in the federal college directory.
- Concorde Career Institute-Tampa: private for-profit.
- Hillsborough Community College: public.
- University of South Florida: public.
- The University of Tampa: private nonprofit.
- Schiller International University: private for-profit.
- Strayer University-Florida: private for-profit.
- South University-Tampa: private for-profit.
- Faith Theological Seminary and Christian College: private nonprofit.
- Arizona College of Nursing-Tampa: private for-profit.
- Herzing University-Tampa: private nonprofit.
Trailers for Tampa
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 Tampa is quoted per job. Delivery, collection, setup and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote. Rates come from our equipment directory.
Towns near Tampa
The 8 closest Florida municipalities to Tampa, by straight-line distance between Census coordinates. Driving distance is longer. Towns with a detail page are linked.
| Town | Type | Population | From Tampa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Terrace | city | 26,972 | 8.1 mi NE |
| Oldsmar | city | 14,831 | 13 mi NW |
| Safety Harbor | city | 16,955 | 14 mi W |
| Pinellas Park | city | 53,456 | 16 mi SW |
| St. Petersburg | city | 263,553 | 17 mi SW |
| Clearwater | city | 116,850 | 18 mi W |
| Kenneth City | town | 4,975 | 18 mi SW |
| Largo | city | 82,248 | 18 mi W |
All Florida municipalities and the Hillsborough County disaster record above.
Tampa rental questions
Where do the facts on this Tampa 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 Tampa institution is our customer.
How much does a rental in Tampa 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 Tampa?
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.