- Type
- City
- County
- Worcester County
- Population
- 207,621 (2023 est.)
- State page
- Massachusetts
FEMA recovery records for Worcester
FEMA lists the City of Worcester 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-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 21 projects for Worcester with $4,860,622 in federal share obligated. The largest category was emergency protective measures, at $4,860,622 across 21 projects.
Largest project records
- DCU Center (Warm site) (DR-4496): $1,165,630
- PD OT 1 (Worcester PD, Enforcement) (DR-4496): $640,424
- Snow Removal City Wide (DR-4379): $566,919
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 Worcester
NOAA's National Weather Service logs storm events by location. Its Storm Events database lists 17 events within 3 miles of Worcester since 2015: 10 thunderstorm wind, 4 flash flood, 2 flood and 1 hail.
| Event | Date | Recorded impact |
|---|---|---|
| Thunderstorm Wind (50 kt gust) | Feb 25, 2016 | $75,000 property damage |
| Flash Flood | Aug 23, 2020 | $5,000 property damage |
| Flash Flood | Jul 17, 2018 | No damage figure listed |
| Flood | Aug 23, 2020 | 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.
Worcester County disaster declarations
Worcester is in Worcester County. FEMA designated Worcester County for assistance in these major disasters since 2015. This is county-level context.
- Severe Storms and Flooding (DR-4780), declared May 15, 2024. 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 Worcester
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 Worcester.
Hospitals
- Adcare Hospital of Worcester Inc: acute care hospital.
- Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- St Vincent Hospital: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital: psychiatric hospital.
- Hospital for Behavioral Medicine: psychiatric hospital.
Nursing homes (2,096 certified beds in total)
- Hermitage Healthcare (the): 101 certified beds
- Knollwood Nursing Center: 82 certified beds
- Jewish Healthcare Center: 141 certified beds
- Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center: 160 certified beds
- Vantage at Worcester LLC: 173 certified beds
- St Mary Health Care Center: 172 certified beds
- Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center: 150 certified beds
- Christopher House of Worcester: 156 certified beds
- Parsons Hill Rehabilitation & Health Care Center: 162 certified beds
- St Francis Rehabilitation & Nursing Center: 137 certified beds
- Odd Fellows Home of Massachusetts: 100 certified beds
- Blaire House of Worcester: 75 certified beds
- Regalcare at Worcester: 160 certified beds
- West Side House Ltc Facility: 91 certified beds
- Notre Dame Long Term Care Center: 123 certified beds
- Holy Trinity Eastern Orthodox N & R Center: 113 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 Worcester
Campus dining halls close for renovations and storms like any other kitchen. These degree-granting institutions are listed for Worcester in the federal college directory.
- Assumption University: private nonprofit.
- Clark University: private nonprofit.
- College of the Holy Cross: private nonprofit.
- University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School: public.
- Quinsigamond Community College: public.
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute: private nonprofit.
- Worcester State University: public.
Trailers for Worcester
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 Worcester is quoted per job. Delivery, collection, setup and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote. Rates come from our equipment directory.
Towns near Worcester
The 8 closest Massachusetts municipalities to Worcester, by straight-line distance between Census coordinates. Driving distance is longer. Towns with a detail page are linked.
| Town | Type | Population | From Worcester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | town | 38,889 | 4.9 mi E |
| Auburn | town | 16,820 | 5.3 mi S |
| Millbury | town | 14,002 | 5.6 mi S |
| Leicester | town | 11,066 | 5.8 mi W |
| Holden | town | 19,934 | 6.6 mi NW |
| West Boylston | town | 7,790 | 7.0 mi N |
| Paxton | town | 5,016 | 7.4 mi NW |
| Boylston | town | 4,972 | 7.5 mi NE |
All Massachusetts municipalities and the Worcester County disaster record above.
Worcester rental questions
Where do the facts on this Worcester 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 Worcester institution is our customer.
How much does a rental in Worcester 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 Worcester?
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.