- Type
- City
- County
- Scott County
- Population
- 5,279 (2023 est.)
- State page
- Mississippi
FEMA recovery records for Forest
FEMA lists the City of Forest 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 Storms (DR-4598) | May 4, 2021 | FEMA record |
FEMA's funded-project records list 7 projects for Forest with $105,352 in federal share obligated. The largest category was debris removal, at $57,896 across 1 project.
Largest project records
- DR4598MS- City of Forest-Citywide Debris (DR-4598): $57,896
- DR4598-City of Forest- Tyson Lift Station(Sewer) (DR-4598): $15,833
- DR4598MS-City of Forest-Waste Water Treatment Plant (DR-4598): $9,433
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 Forest
NOAA's National Weather Service logs storm events by location. Its Storm Events database lists 15 events within 3 miles of Forest since 2015: 8 thunderstorm wind, 5 flash flood, 1 tornado and 1 hail.
| Event | Date | Recorded impact |
|---|---|---|
| Thunderstorm Wind (87 kt gust) | Apr 9, 2024 | $1,500,000 property damage, 7 injuries |
| Flash Flood | Jun 18, 2026 | $65,000 property damage |
| Tornado (EF0) | Jan 11, 2020 | $30,000 property damage |
| Flash Flood | Apr 3, 2017 | $10,000 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.
Scott County disaster declarations
Forest is in Scott County. FEMA designated Scott County for assistance in these major disasters since 2015. This is county-level context.
- Severe Winter Storm (DR-4899), declared February 6, 2026. FEMA record
- Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4790), declared June 10, 2024. FEMA record
- Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, and Tornadoes. (DR-4727), declared August 12, 2023. FEMA record
- Hurricane Ida (DR-4626), declared October 22, 2021. FEMA record
- Severe Winter Storms (DR-4598), declared May 4, 2021. FEMA record
- Severe Storm, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding (DR-4470), declared December 6, 2019. FEMA record
Hospitals and care facilities in Forest
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 directory lists in Forest.
Hospitals
- S E Lackey Memorial Hospital: critical access hospital, with emergency services.
Listing a facility here is not a claim that it is our customer. Source: CMS Hospital General Information.
Trailers for Forest
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 Forest is quoted per job. Delivery, collection, setup and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote. Rates come from our equipment directory.
Towns near Forest
The 8 closest Mississippi municipalities to Forest, by straight-line distance between Census coordinates. Driving distance is longer. Towns with a detail page are linked.
| Town | Type | Population | From Forest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake | town | 468 | 9.7 mi E |
| Morton | city | 3,621 | 11 mi W |
| Walnut Grove | town | 506 | 16 mi N |
| Sebastopol | town | 259 | 17 mi NE |
| Polkville | town | 587 | 17 mi SW |
| Lena | town | 154 | 18 mi NW |
| Newton | city | 3,108 | 19 mi E |
| Pelahatchie | town | 1,286 | 20 mi W |
All Mississippi municipalities and the Scott County disaster record above.
Forest rental questions
Where do the facts on this Forest 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 Forest institution is our customer.
How much does a rental in Forest 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 Forest?
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
- 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.