- Type
- City
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Population
- 124,130 (2023 est.)
- State page
- Florida
FEMA recovery records for West Palm Beach
FEMA lists the City of West Palm Beach 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 27 projects for West Palm Beach with $4,414,575 in federal share obligated. The largest category was emergency protective measures, at $2,322,523 across 11 projects.
Largest project records
- PAAP Sep18-Oct17 Debris Removal (90%) (DR-4337): $1,179,050
- Emergency Protective Measures (DR-4337): $765,855
- Covid-19 Pandemic PPE (DR-4486): $622,183
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 West Palm Beach
NOAA's National Weather Service logs storm events by location. Its Storm Events database lists 4 events within 3 miles of West Palm Beach since 2015: 2 flash flood, 1 flood and 1 thunderstorm wind.
| Event | Date | Recorded impact |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Aug 6, 2019 | No damage figure listed |
| Flood | Aug 19, 2020 | No damage figure listed |
| Flash Flood | Mar 22, 2024 | 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.
Palm Beach County disaster declarations
West Palm Beach is in Palm Beach County. FEMA designated Palm Beach 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 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 West Palm Beach
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 West Palm Beach.
Hospitals
- Good Samaritan Medical Center: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- St Mary's Medical Center: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- W Palm Beach Va Medical Center: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
Nursing homes (1,460 certified beds in total)
- Rehabilitation Center of the Palm Beaches, the: 85 certified beds
- Lakeside Health Center: 107 certified beds
- Lourdes-Noreen McKeen Residence for Geriatric Care: 132 certified beds
- Beach Breeze Rehab and Care Center: 120 certified beds
- Darcy Hall of Life Care: 220 certified beds
- Aviata at West Palm Beach: 120 certified beds
- Palm Garden of West Palm Beach: 176 certified beds
- Aviata at Coral Bay: 120 certified beds
- Joseph L Morse Health Center Inc the: 230 certified beds
- Colonial Skilled Nursing Facility LLC: 30 certified beds
- Westgate Health and Rehabilitation 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 West Palm Beach
Campus dining halls close for renovations and storms like any other kitchen. These degree-granting institutions are listed for West Palm Beach in the federal college directory.
- Palm Beach Atlantic University: private nonprofit.
- Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations: private nonprofit.
- Southeastern College-West Palm Beach: private for-profit.
- Florida Career College-West Palm Beach: private for-profit.
- HCI College: private for-profit.
Trailers for West Palm Beach
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 West Palm Beach is quoted per job. Delivery, collection, setup and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote. Rates come from our equipment directory.
Towns near West Palm Beach
The 8 closest Florida municipalities to West Palm Beach, by straight-line distance between Census coordinates. Driving distance is longer. Towns with a detail page are linked.
| Town | Type | Population | From West Palm Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mangonia Park | town | 2,586 | 3.3 mi E |
| Haverhill | town | 2,175 | 3.8 mi S |
| Riviera Beach | city | 38,663 | 4.0 mi NE |
| Lake Park | town | 8,984 | 5.3 mi NE |
| Glen Ridge | town | 214 | 5.9 mi SE |
| Cloud Lake | town | 140 | 5.9 mi SE |
| Palm Beach Shores | town | 1,327 | 6.1 mi E |
| Palm Beach | town | 9,258 | 6.3 mi SE |
All Florida municipalities and the Palm Beach County disaster record above.
West Palm Beach rental questions
Where do the facts on this West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach institution is our customer.
How much does a rental in West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach?
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.