- Type
- City
- County
- Pulaski County
- Population
- 12,267 (2023 est.)
- State page
- Kentucky
FEMA recovery records for Somerset
FEMA lists the City of Somerset 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, and Tornadoes (DR-4875) | May 23, 2025 | FEMA record |
FEMA's funded-project records list 5 projects for Somerset with $30,948 in federal share obligated. The largest category was emergency protective measures, at $13,429 across 1 project.
Largest project records
- City wide emergency protective measures (DR-4875): $13,429
- City of Somerset Natural Gas Meters (DR-4875): $7,461
- City of Somerset Vegetative Debris Removal (DR-4875): $4,375
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 Somerset
NOAA's National Weather Service logs storm events by location. Its Storm Events database lists 13 events within 3 miles of Somerset since 2015: 9 thunderstorm wind, 2 flash flood, 1 lightning and 1 flood.
| Event | Date | Recorded impact |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Jul 14, 2015 | $1,000 property damage |
| Flash Flood | Mar 1, 2021 | No damage figure listed |
| Flood | Jun 11, 2023 | 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.
Pulaski County disaster declarations
Somerset is in Pulaski County. FEMA designated Pulaski County for assistance in these major disasters since 2015. This is county-level context.
- Severe Winter Storm (DR-4913), declared May 29, 2026. FEMA record
- Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, and Tornadoes (DR-4875), declared May 23, 2025. FEMA record
- Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides (DR-4860), declared February 24, 2025. FEMA record
- Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Landslides, and Mudslides (DR-4804), declared July 23, 2024. FEMA record
- Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides (DR-4702), declared April 10, 2023. FEMA record
- Severe, Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides (DR-4595), declared April 23, 2021. FEMA record
- Severe Winter Storms, Landslides, and Mudslides (DR-4592), declared March 31, 2021. FEMA record
Hospitals and care facilities in Somerset
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 Somerset.
Hospitals
- Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
Nursing homes (394 certified beds in total)
- Somerwoods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center: 166 certified beds
- Cumberland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center: 93 certified beds
- Somerset Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility: 123 certified beds
- Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Scu: 12 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 Somerset
Campus dining halls close for renovations and storms like any other kitchen. These degree-granting institutions are listed for Somerset in the federal college directory.
- Somerset Community College: public.
Trailers for Somerset
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 Somerset is quoted per job. Delivery, collection, setup and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote. Rates come from our equipment directory.
Towns near Somerset
The 8 closest Kentucky municipalities to Somerset, by straight-line distance between Census coordinates. Driving distance is longer. Towns with a detail page are linked.
| Town | Type | Population | From Somerset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferguson | city | 864 | 1.7 mi S |
| Burnside | city | 707 | 6.1 mi S |
| Science Hill | city | 652 | 6.2 mi N |
| Eubank | city | 325 | 14 mi N |
| Monticello | city | 5,715 | 22 mi SW |
| Mount Vernon | city | 2,456 | 24 mi NE |
| Liberty | city | 2,003 | 24 mi NW |
| Brodhead | city | 1,124 | 24 mi NE |
All Kentucky municipalities and the Pulaski County disaster record above.
Somerset rental questions
Where do the facts on this Somerset 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 Somerset institution is our customer.
How much does a rental in Somerset 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 Somerset?
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.