- Type
- Borough
- County
- Essex County
- Population
- 8,834 (2023 est.)
- State page
- New Jersey
FEMA recovery records for Caldwell
FEMA lists CALDWELL 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Remnants of Hurricane Ida (DR-4614) | September 5, 2021 | FEMA record |
| Tropical Storm Isaias (DR-4574) | December 11, 2020 | FEMA record |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm (DR-4368) | June 8, 2018 | FEMA record |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm (DR-4264) | March 14, 2016 | FEMA record |
FEMA's funded-project records list 20 projects for Caldwell with $2,200,339 in federal share obligated. The largest category was buildings and equipment, at $1,622,219 across 1 project.
Largest project records
- Municipal Public Library and Contents (DR-4614): $1,622,219
- Culvert (DR-4614): $159,058
- Borough-wide Debris Removal (DR-4574): $102,540
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 Caldwell
NOAA's National Weather Service logs storm events by location. Its Storm Events database lists 9 events within 3 miles of Caldwell since 2015: 5 thunderstorm wind and 4 flash flood.
| Event | Date | Recorded impact |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Aug 11, 2018 | No damage figure listed |
| Flash Flood | Aug 7, 2019 | No damage figure listed |
| Flash Flood | Jul 29, 2021 | 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.
Essex County disaster declarations
Caldwell is in Essex County. FEMA designated Essex County for assistance in these major disasters since 2015. This is county-level context.
- Remnants of Hurricane Ida (DR-4614), declared September 5, 2021. FEMA record
- Tropical Storm Isaias (DR-4574), declared December 11, 2020. FEMA record
- Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm (DR-4368), declared June 8, 2018. FEMA record
- Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm (DR-4264), declared March 14, 2016. FEMA record
care facilities in Caldwell
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 Caldwell.
Nursing homes (30 certified beds in total)
- St Catherine of Siena: 30 certified beds
Listing a facility here is not a claim that it is our customer. Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information.
Colleges and universities in Caldwell
Campus dining halls close for renovations and storms like any other kitchen. These degree-granting institutions are listed for Caldwell in the federal college directory.
- Caldwell University: private nonprofit.
Trailers for Caldwell
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 Caldwell is quoted per job. Delivery, collection, setup and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote. Rates come from our equipment directory.
Towns near Caldwell
The 8 closest New Jersey municipalities to Caldwell, by straight-line distance between Census coordinates. Driving distance is longer. Towns with a detail page are linked.
| Town | Type | Population | From Caldwell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Fells | borough | 2,138 | 0.8 mi S |
| North Caldwell | borough | 6,574 | 2.0 mi NE |
| Roseland | borough | 6,168 | 2.1 mi SW |
| Glen Ridge | borough | 7,952 | 4.5 mi SE |
| Totowa | borough | 10,785 | 5.3 mi NE |
| Woodland Park | borough | 13,138 | 5.6 mi NE |
| Lincoln Park | borough | 10,951 | 6.0 mi N |
| East Orange | city | 69,556 | 6.2 mi SE |
All New Jersey municipalities and the Essex County disaster record above.
Caldwell rental questions
Where do the facts on this Caldwell 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 Caldwell institution is our customer.
How much does a rental in Caldwell 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 Caldwell?
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 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.