- Type
- City
- County
- Androscoggin County
- Population
- 38,404 (2023 est.)
- State page
- Maine
FEMA recovery records for Lewiston
FEMA lists the City of Lewiston 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 Storm and Flooding (DR-4754) | January 30, 2024 | FEMA record |
| Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, and Flooding (DR-4208) | March 12, 2015 | FEMA record |
FEMA's funded-project records list 14 projects for Lewiston with $699,631 in federal share obligated. The largest category was emergency protective measures, at $244,004 across 6 projects.
Largest project records
- Utilities - Citywide (DR-4754): $210,153
- Park - Veteran's Park (DR-4754): $95,417
- (PW# 34) LEWIB01 - Snow Removal Emergency Protective Measures (DR-4208): $72,046
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 Lewiston
NOAA's National Weather Service logs storm events by location. Its Storm Events database lists 10 events within 3 miles of Lewiston since 2015: 4 thunderstorm wind, 3 flash flood, 2 flood and 1 hail.
| Event | Date | Recorded impact |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Jul 26, 2018 | $25,000 property damage |
| Flash Flood | Aug 12, 2015 | $10,000 property damage |
| Flash Flood | Jul 25, 2023 | No damage figure listed |
| Flood | Mar 10, 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.
Androscoggin County disaster declarations
Lewiston is in Androscoggin County. FEMA designated Androscoggin County for assistance in these major disasters since 2015. This is county-level context.
- Severe Storm and Flooding (DR-4754), declared January 30, 2024. FEMA record
- Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, and Flooding (DR-4208), declared March 12, 2015. FEMA record
Hospitals and care facilities in Lewiston
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 Lewiston.
Hospitals
- Central Maine Medical Center: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- St Mary's Regional Medical Center: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
Nursing homes (405 certified beds in total)
- Montello Manor: 37 certified beds
- Russell Park Rehabilitation & Living Center: 50 certified beds
- St Mary's D'Youville Pavilion: 210 certified beds
- Marshwood Center: 108 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 Lewiston
Campus dining halls close for renovations and storms like any other kitchen. These degree-granting institutions are listed for Lewiston in the federal college directory.
- Bates College: private nonprofit.
- Maine College of Health Professions: private nonprofit.
Trailers for Lewiston
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 Lewiston is quoted per job. Delivery, collection, setup and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote. Rates come from our equipment directory.
Towns near Lewiston
The 8 closest Maine municipalities to Lewiston, by straight-line distance between Census coordinates. Driving distance is longer. Towns with a detail page are linked.
| Town | Type | Population | From Lewiston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | city | 24,793 | 3.9 mi W |
| Sabattus | town | 5,134 | 5.0 mi E |
| Lisbon | town | 9,729 | 6.7 mi SE |
| Wales | town | 1,626 | 6.9 mi NE |
| Greene | town | 4,420 | 7.1 mi N |
| Minot | town | 2,797 | 8.8 mi W |
| Durham | town | 4,283 | 9.4 mi S |
| Bowdoin | town | 3,210 | 10 mi E |
All Maine municipalities and the Androscoggin County disaster record above.
Lewiston rental questions
Where do the facts on this Lewiston 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 Lewiston institution is our customer.
How much does a rental in Lewiston 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 Lewiston?
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 county subdivision relationship file
Data pulled November 4, 2026. Population: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2023 estimates.