- Type
- City
- County
- Erie County
- Population
- 274,678 (2023 est.)
- State page
- New York
FEMA recovery records for Buffalo
FEMA lists the City of Buffalo 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 Storm and Snowstorm (DR-4694) | March 15, 2023 | FEMA record |
| Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding (DR-4472) | December 19, 2019 | FEMA record |
FEMA's funded-project records list 22 projects for Buffalo with $7,461,801 in federal share obligated. The largest category was emergency protective measures, at $4,868,255 across 10 projects.
Largest project records
- Emergency Protective Measures - Police & Fire (DR-4694): $1,398,420
- Curb and Sidewalk Snow Plow Damages (DR-4694): $1,111,523
- Snow Removal and Associated Costs (DR-4694): $912,340
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 Buffalo
NOAA's National Weather Service logs storm events by location. Its Storm Events database lists 26 events within 3 miles of Buffalo since 2015: 13 thunderstorm wind, 11 flash flood, 1 flood and 1 heavy rain.
| Event | Date | Recorded impact |
|---|---|---|
| Thunderstorm Wind (60 kt gust) | Nov 6, 2015 | $200,000 property damage |
| Flash Flood | Aug 15, 2020 | $100,000 property damage |
| Thunderstorm Wind (51 kt gust) | Jun 2, 2020 | $50,000 property damage |
| Flash Flood | Aug 15, 2015 | $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.
Erie County disaster declarations
Buffalo is in Erie County. FEMA designated Erie County for assistance in these major disasters since 2015. This is county-level context.
- Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm (DR-4694), declared March 15, 2023. FEMA record
- Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding (DR-4472), declared December 19, 2019. FEMA record
Hospitals and care facilities in Buffalo
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 Buffalo.
Hospitals
- Kaleida Health: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Sisters of Charity Hospital: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Upstate New York Va Healthcare System (Western Ny Va Healthcare System): acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Erie County Medical Center: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Mercy Hospital of Buffalo: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Brylin Hosp: psychiatric hospital.
- Buffalo Psychiatric Center: psychiatric hospital.
Nursing homes (1,518 certified beds in total)
- Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center: 173 certified beds
- St Catherine Laboure Health Care Center: 80 certified beds
- Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing: 160 certified beds
- Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing: 200 certified beds
- Delaware Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Nursin: 95 certified beds
- Terrace View Long Term Care Facility: 390 certified beds
- Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, L L C: 120 certified beds
- Highpointe On Michigan Health Care Facility: 300 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 Buffalo
Campus dining halls close for renovations and storms like any other kitchen. These degree-granting institutions are listed for Buffalo in the federal college directory.
- Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo: private nonprofit.
- Canisius College: private nonprofit.
- D'Youville University: private nonprofit.
- Erie Community College: public.
- Medaille University: private nonprofit.
- University at Buffalo: public.
- SUNY Buffalo State University: public.
- Trocaire College: private nonprofit.
- Villa Maria College: private nonprofit.
Trailers for Buffalo
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 Buffalo is quoted per job. Delivery, collection, setup and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote. Rates come from our equipment directory.
Towns near Buffalo
The 8 closest New York municipalities to Buffalo, by straight-line distance between Census coordinates. Driving distance is longer. Towns with a detail page are linked.
| Town | Type | Population | From Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sloan | village | 3,725 | 3.4 mi E |
| Kenmore | village | 14,916 | 5.0 mi N |
| Lackawanna | city | 19,593 | 5.3 mi S |
| Blasdell | village | 2,534 | 6.8 mi S |
| Williamsville | village | 5,458 | 7.6 mi NE |
| Depew | village | 14,891 | 8.0 mi E |
| Tonawanda | city | 14,899 | 8.3 mi N |
| Lancaster | village | 10,047 | 9.7 mi E |
All New York municipalities and the Erie County disaster record above.
Buffalo rental questions
Where do the facts on this Buffalo 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 Buffalo institution is our customer.
How much does a rental in Buffalo 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 Buffalo?
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.