- Type
- City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Population
- 653,833 (2023 est.)
- State page
- Massachusetts
FEMA recovery records for Boston
FEMA lists the City of Boston 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 and Snowstorm (DR-4651) | April 18, 2022 | FEMA record |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm (DR-4379) | July 19, 2018 | FEMA record |
| Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, and Flooding (DR-4214) | April 13, 2015 | FEMA record |
FEMA's funded-project records list 40 projects for Boston with $28,305,812 in federal share obligated. The largest category was emergency protective measures, at $27,944,349 across 33 projects.
Largest project records
- City of Boston Snow Removal - Roadways Contracts (DR-4651): $3,377,000
- (PW# 439) BOSTB01 - EPM City Wide Snow Plowing Contract Costs (DR-4214): $2,878,096
- Contract Roadway Snow Plowing (DR-4379): $2,722,044
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 Boston
NOAA's National Weather Service logs storm events by location. Its Storm Events database lists 18 events within 3 miles of Boston since 2015: 12 thunderstorm wind, 3 flood, 2 flash flood and 1 lightning.
| Event | Date | Recorded impact |
|---|---|---|
| Lightning | Sep 9, 2023 | 1 injury |
| Thunderstorm Wind (50 kt gust) | Jul 23, 2016 | $50,000 property damage |
| Flood | Sep 14, 2017 | $25,000 property damage |
| Flood | May 15, 2018 | $15,000 property damage |
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.
Suffolk County disaster declarations
Boston is in Suffolk County. FEMA designated Suffolk County for assistance in these major disasters since 2015. This is county-level context.
- Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm (DR-4651), declared April 18, 2022. FEMA record
- Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm (DR-4379), declared July 19, 2018. FEMA record
- Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, and Flooding (DR-4214), declared April 13, 2015. FEMA record
Hospitals and care facilities in Boston
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 Boston.
Hospitals
- Carney Hospital: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Boston Medical Center: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Massachusetts General Hospital: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary -: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- New England Baptist Hospital: acute care hospital.
- Brigham and Women's Hospital: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Tufts Medical Center: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Boston Children's Hospital: children's hospital, with emergency services.
- the Shriners' Hospital for Children - Boston: children's hospital.
- Arbour Hospital: psychiatric hospital.
- Dr Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center: psychiatric hospital.
Nursing homes (1,328 certified beds in total)
- Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center - Brighton: 123 certified beds
- Sherrill House: 196 certified beds
- Armenian Nursing & Rehabilitation Center: 83 certified beds
- Boston Home, Inc (the): 96 certified beds
- Laurel Ridge Rehab and Skilled Care Center: 120 certified beds
- Presentation Rehab and Skilled Care Center: 122 certified beds
- Care Village at Parkway: 141 certified beds
- North End Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center: 100 certified beds
- German Center for Extended Care: 133 certified beds
- the Benjamin Healthcare Center: 164 certified beds
- Recuperative Services Unit-Hebrew Rehab Center: 50 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 Boston
Campus dining halls close for renovations and storms like any other kitchen. These degree-granting institutions are listed for Boston in the federal college directory.
- Boston Baptist College: private nonprofit.
- Bay State College: private for-profit.
- Berklee College of Music: private nonprofit.
- Boston Architectural College: private nonprofit.
- Boston University: private nonprofit.
- Bunker Hill Community College: public.
- Cambridge College: private nonprofit.
- Emerson College: private nonprofit.
- Emmanuel College: private nonprofit.
- Fisher College: private nonprofit.
- Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology: private nonprofit.
- University of Massachusetts-Boston: public.
- MCPHS University: private nonprofit.
- University of Massachusetts-Central Office: public.
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design: public.
- MGH Institute of Health Professions: private nonprofit.
- The New England Conservatory of Music: private nonprofit.
- New England College of Optometry: private nonprofit.
- New England Law-Boston: private nonprofit.
- Northeastern University: private nonprofit.
- Simmons University: private nonprofit.
- Suffolk University: private nonprofit.
- Wentworth Institute of Technology: private nonprofit.
- Urban College of Boston: private nonprofit.
- Northeastern University Professional Programs: private nonprofit.
Trailers for Boston
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 Boston is quoted per job. Delivery, collection, setup and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote. Rates come from our equipment directory.
Towns near Boston
The 8 closest Massachusetts municipalities to Boston, by straight-line distance between Census coordinates. Driving distance is longer. Towns with a detail page are linked.
| Town | Type | Population | From Boston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winthrop Town | city | 18,319 | 3.5 mi NE |
| Chelsea | city | 38,319 | 4.1 mi N |
| Everett | city | 50,318 | 5.0 mi N |
| Quincy | city | 101,597 | 5.4 mi S |
| Somerville | city | 80,407 | 5.5 mi NW |
| Cambridge | city | 118,214 | 5.7 mi NW |
| Revere | city | 57,954 | 5.9 mi N |
| Brookline | town | 62,962 | 6.4 mi W |
All Massachusetts municipalities and the Suffolk County disaster record above.
Boston rental questions
Where do the facts on this Boston 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 Boston institution is our customer.
How much does a rental in Boston 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 Boston?
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.