- Type
- City
- County
- Clinton County, Eaton County and Ingham County
- Population
- 112,115 (2023 est.)
- State page
- Michigan
FEMA recovery records for Lansing
FEMA lists City of Lansing as an applicant for Public Assistance. Public Assistance pays local governments for work such as debris removal and emergency protective measures.
FEMA's funded-project records list 3 projects for Lansing with $591,529 in federal share obligated. The largest category was emergency protective measures, at $591,529 across 3 projects.
Largest project records
- LBWL COVID Costs (DR-4494): $323,479
- City of Lansing Fire Department Emergency Protective Measures (DR-4494): $152,884
- Personal Protection Equipment (DR-4494): $115,166
Recorded weather events near Lansing
NOAA's National Weather Service logs storm events by location. Its Storm Events database lists 4 events within 3 miles of Lansing since 2015: 3 thunderstorm wind and 1 flood.
| Event | Date | Recorded impact |
|---|---|---|
| Flood | Mar 6, 2026 | 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.
Clinton County, Eaton County and Ingham County disaster declarations
Lansing is in Clinton County, Eaton County and Ingham County. FEMA designated Clinton County, Eaton County and Ingham County for assistance in these major disasters since 2015. This is county-level context.
- Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4925), declared June 30, 2026. FEMA record
- Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4757), declared February 8, 2024. FEMA record
Hospitals and care facilities in Lansing
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 Lansing.
Hospitals
- McLaren Greater Lansing: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Edward W Sparrow Hospital: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
Nursing homes (435 certified beds in total)
- Medilodge of Lansing: 85 certified beds
- Aria Nursing and Rehabilitation: 110 certified beds
- Medilodge of Capital Area: 120 certified beds
- Regency at Lansing West: 120 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 Lansing
Campus dining halls close for renovations and storms like any other kitchen. These degree-granting institutions are listed for Lansing in the federal college directory.
- Great Lakes Christian College: private nonprofit.
- Lansing Community College: public.
- Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School: private nonprofit.
Trailers for Lansing
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 Lansing is quoted per job. Delivery, collection, setup and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote. Rates come from our equipment directory.
Towns near Lansing
The 8 closest Michigan municipalities to Lansing, by straight-line distance between Census coordinates. Driving distance is longer. Towns with a detail page are linked.
| Town | Type | Population | From Lansing |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lansing | city | 48,528 | 4.6 mi NE |
| Dimondale | village | 1,170 | 6.2 mi SW |
| DeWitt | city | 4,779 | 8.7 mi N |
| Grand Ledge | city | 7,784 | 9.7 mi W |
| Mason | city | 8,153 | 11 mi SE |
| Potterville | city | 3,092 | 11 mi SW |
| Eagle | village | 105 | 13 mi NW |
| Williamston | city | 3,772 | 14 mi E |
All Michigan municipalities and the Clinton County, Eaton County and Ingham County disaster record above.
Lansing rental questions
Where do the facts on this Lansing 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 Lansing institution is our customer.
How much does a rental in Lansing 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 Lansing?
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 place-by-county relationship file
Data pulled November 4, 2026. Population: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2023 estimates.