- Type
- City
- County
- Cheshire County
- Population
- 22,917 (2023 est.)
- State page
- New Hampshire
FEMA recovery records for Keene
FEMA lists the City of Keene 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 Storm and Flooding (DR-4624) | October 4, 2021 | FEMA record |
| Severe Storm and Flooding (DR-4622) | September 30, 2021 | FEMA record |
FEMA's funded-project records list 11 projects for Keene with $414,550 in federal share obligated. The largest category was emergency protective measures, at $204,769 across 6 projects.
Largest project records
- DR-4516 City of Keene Labor 2022 (DR-4516): $101,443
- Keene- Road Washouts (DR-4624): $79,808
- Keene- Town Wide Road Washouts (DR-4622): $69,461
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 Keene
NOAA's National Weather Service logs storm events by location. Its Storm Events database lists 22 events within 3 miles of Keene since 2015: 14 thunderstorm wind, 6 flash flood, 1 hail and 1 tornado.
| Event | Date | Recorded impact |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Jul 17, 2021 | $300,000 property damage |
| Flash Flood | Aug 15, 2015 | $20,000 property damage |
| Flash Flood | Aug 13, 2016 | No damage figure listed |
| Flash Flood | Jul 8, 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.
Cheshire County disaster declarations
Keene is in Cheshire County. FEMA designated Cheshire County for assistance in these major disasters since 2015. This is county-level context.
- Severe Storms and Flooding (DR-4740), declared September 14, 2023. FEMA record
- Severe Storm and Flooding (DR-4624), declared October 4, 2021. FEMA record
- Severe Storm and Flooding (DR-4622), declared September 30, 2021. FEMA record
Hospitals and care facilities in Keene
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 Keene.
Hospitals
- Cheshire Medical Center: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
Nursing homes (236 certified beds in total)
- Keene Center, Genesis Healthcare: 106 certified beds
- Alpine Healthcare Center: 85 certified beds
- Langdon Place of Keene: 25 certified beds
- Covenant Living of Keene: 20 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 Keene
Campus dining halls close for renovations and storms like any other kitchen. These degree-granting institutions are listed for Keene in the federal college directory.
- Keene State College: public.
- Antioch University-New England: private nonprofit.
Trailers for Keene
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 Keene is quoted per job. Delivery, collection, setup and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote. Rates come from our equipment directory.
Towns near Keene
The 8 closest New Hampshire municipalities to Keene, by straight-line distance between Census coordinates. Driving distance is longer. Towns with a detail page are linked.
| Town | Type | Population | From Keene |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surry | town | 854 | 4.9 mi N |
| Roxbury | town | 222 | 5.4 mi E |
| Westmoreland | town | 1,732 | 6.3 mi W |
| Gilsum | town | 786 | 6.4 mi N |
| Sullivan | town | 682 | 6.6 mi NE |
| Swanzey | town | 7,428 | 6.6 mi S |
| Marlborough | town | 2,169 | 8.0 mi SE |
| Chesterfield | town | 3,651 | 8.3 mi SW |
All New Hampshire municipalities and the Cheshire County disaster record above.
Keene rental questions
Where do the facts on this Keene 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 Keene institution is our customer.
How much does a rental in Keene 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 Keene?
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.
