- Type
- City
- County
- Wayne County
- Population
- 633,218 (2023 est.)
- State page
- Michigan
FEMA recovery records for Detroit
FEMA lists the City of Detroit 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, Flooding, and Tornadoes (DR-4607) | July 15, 2021 | FEMA record |
FEMA's funded-project records list 15 projects for Detroit with $52,507,749 in federal share obligated. The largest category was emergency protective measures, at $43,816,318 across 8 projects.
Largest project records
- City of Detroit - Expedited Vaccination Site Costs - February 5, 2021 - May 04, 2021 (DR-4494): $33,762,116
- DPW - Citywide Debris Removal (DR-4607): $6,447,502
- Detroit FY2021 (DR-4494): $5,483,226
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.
Wayne County disaster declarations
Detroit is in Wayne County. FEMA designated Wayne County for assistance in these major disasters since 2015. This is county-level context.
- Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4757), declared February 8, 2024. FEMA record
- Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes (DR-4607), declared July 15, 2021. FEMA record
Hospitals and care facilities in Detroit
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 Detroit.
Hospitals
- Sinai-Grace Hospital: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Henry Ford Health Hospital: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Harper University Hospital: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Henry Ford Health St John Hospital: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Detroit Receiving Hospital: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Karmanos Cancer Center: acute care hospital.
- Detroit (John D. Dingell) Va Medical Center: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Children's Hospital of Michigan: children's hospital, with emergency services.
- Bca Stonecrest Center: psychiatric hospital.
- Samaritan Behavioral Center: psychiatric hospital.
Nursing homes (2,996 certified beds in total)
- Ambassador, A Villa Center: 176 certified beds
- Hartford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center: 188 certified beds
- Oakpointe Senior Care and Rehab Center: 106 certified beds
- Heritage Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center: 122 certified beds
- West Oaks Senior Care & Rehab Center: 102 certified beds
- Hamilton Nursing Home: 64 certified beds
- the Villa at Great Lakes Crossing: 96 certified beds
- Regency at Chene: 160 certified beds
- Westwood Nursing Center: 108 certified beds
- Fairlane Senior Care and Rehab Center: 180 certified beds
- Regency Heights-Detroit: 168 certified beds
- Mission Point Nursing & Physical Rehabilitation Ce: 120 certified beds
- Mission Point Nursing & Physical Rehabilitation Ce: 129 certified beds
- Beaconshire Nursing Centre: 99 certified beds
- Riverview Health and Rehab Center North: 180 certified beds
- Sheffield Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center: 106 certified beds
- Boulevard Temple Care Center, LLC: 124 certified beds
- Omni Continuing Care: 136 certified beds
- the Orchards at Northwest: 154 certified beds
- Mission Point Nursing & Physical Rehab Center of D: 59 certified beds
- Qualicare Nursing Home: 96 certified beds
- the Orchards at Samaritan: 120 certified beds
- Riverview Health & Rehab Center: 203 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 Detroit
Campus dining halls close for renovations and storms like any other kitchen. These degree-granting institutions are listed for Detroit in the federal college directory.
- College for Creative Studies: private nonprofit.
- University of Detroit Mercy: private nonprofit.
- Sacred Heart Major Seminary: private nonprofit.
- Wayne County Community College District: public.
- Wayne State University: public.
- Ecumenical Theological Seminary: private nonprofit.
Trailers for Detroit
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 Detroit is quoted per job. Delivery, collection, setup and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote. Rates come from our equipment directory.
Towns near Detroit
The 8 closest Michigan municipalities to Detroit, by straight-line distance between Census coordinates. Driving distance is longer. Towns with a detail page are linked.
| Town | Type | Population | From Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park | city | 8,443 | 1.6 mi N |
| Hamtramck | city | 27,339 | 2.5 mi E |
| Hazel Park | city | 14,808 | 5.5 mi N |
| Ferndale | city | 19,083 | 5.5 mi N |
| Pleasant Ridge | city | 2,577 | 6.5 mi N |
| Oak Park | city | 29,023 | 7.0 mi NW |
| Dearborn | city | 105,811 | 7.4 mi SW |
| River Rouge | city | 6,882 | 7.6 mi S |
All Michigan municipalities and the Wayne County disaster record above.
Detroit rental questions
Where do the facts on this Detroit 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 Detroit institution is our customer.
How much does a rental in Detroit 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 Detroit?
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)
- U.S. Census Bureau 2020 place-by-county relationship file
Data pulled November 4, 2026. Population: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2023 estimates.