- Type
- City
- County
- Cumberland County
- Population
- 69,104 (2023 est.)
- State page
- Maine
FEMA recovery records for Portland
FEMA lists the City of Portland 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 Winter Storm (DR-4785) | May 24, 2024 | FEMA record |
| Severe Storms and Flooding (DR-4764) | March 20, 2024 | FEMA record |
| Severe Storm and Flooding (DR-4354) | January 2, 2018 | FEMA record |
| Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, and Flooding (DR-4208) | March 12, 2015 | FEMA record |
FEMA's funded-project records list 141 projects for Portland with $24,535,139 in federal share obligated. The largest category was emergency protective measures, at $15,947,152 across 115 projects.
Largest project records
- Peaks Island Seashore - WTBC (DR-4764): $4,507,094
- Non-Congregate Sheltering Oct-May c16-43 DB 1-5 (DR-4522): $1,588,242
- Cliff Island - Seawall and Ramp - WTBC (DR-4764): $1,166,777
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 Portland
NOAA's National Weather Service logs storm events by location. Its Storm Events database lists 7 events within 3 miles of Portland since 2015: 4 thunderstorm wind, 2 flash flood and 1 flood.
| Event | Date | Recorded impact |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Jan 10, 2024 | $200,000 property damage |
| Flash Flood | Jan 13, 2024 | $200,000 property damage |
| Flood | Oct 31, 2021 | 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.
Cumberland County disaster declarations
Portland is in Cumberland County. FEMA designated Cumberland County for assistance in these major disasters since 2015. This is county-level context.
- Severe Winter Storm (DR-4785), declared May 24, 2024. FEMA record
- Severe Storms and Flooding (DR-4764), declared March 20, 2024. FEMA record
- Severe Storm and Flooding (DR-4354), declared January 2, 2018. FEMA record
- Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, and Flooding (DR-4208), declared March 12, 2015. FEMA record
Hospitals and care facilities in Portland
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 Portland.
Hospitals
- Northern Light Mercy Hospital: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Mainehealth Maine Medical Center: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
Nursing homes (570 certified beds in total)
- Cedars Nursing Care Center: 102 certified beds
- Barron Center: 219 certified beds
- Seaside Healthcare LLC: 147 certified beds
- Fallbrook Commons: 102 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 Portland
Campus dining halls close for renovations and storms like any other kitchen. These degree-granting institutions are listed for Portland in the federal college directory.
- Maine College of Art & Design: private nonprofit.
- University of Southern Maine: public.
- Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts: private nonprofit.
Trailers for Portland
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 Portland is quoted per job. Delivery, collection, setup and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote. Rates come from our equipment directory.
Towns near Portland
The 8 closest Maine municipalities to Portland, by straight-line distance between Census coordinates. Driving distance is longer. Towns with a detail page are linked.
| Town | Type | Population | From Portland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island | town | 231 | 3.4 mi NE |
| Cape Elizabeth | town | 9,592 | 4.6 mi S |
| South Portland | city | 26,840 | 5.0 mi W |
| Scarborough | town | 23,656 | 8.6 mi SW |
| Falmouth | town | 12,868 | 8.7 mi NW |
| Chebeague Island | town | 394 | 8.8 mi NE |
| Westbrook | city | 20,564 | 9.8 mi NW |
| Yarmouth | town | 9,026 | 11 mi N |
All Maine municipalities and the Cumberland County disaster record above.
Portland rental questions
Where do the facts on this Portland 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 Portland institution is our customer.
How much does a rental in Portland 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 Portland?
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.