- Type
- City
- County
- Monroe County
- Population
- 207,274 (2023 est.)
- State page
- New York
FEMA recovery records for Rochester
FEMA lists the City of Rochester 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flooding (DR-4348) | November 14, 2017 | FEMA record |
FEMA's funded-project records list 1 project for Rochester with $5,022 in federal share obligated. The largest category was emergency protective measures, at $5,022 across 1 project.
Largest project records
- City of Rochester (DR-4348): $5,022
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 Rochester
NOAA's National Weather Service logs storm events by location. Its Storm Events database lists 11 events within 3 miles of Rochester since 2015: 9 thunderstorm wind and 2 flash flood.
| Event | Date | Recorded impact |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Aug 16, 2023 | No damage figure listed |
| Flash Flood | Jun 18, 2025 | 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.
Monroe County disaster declarations
Rochester is in Monroe County. FEMA designated Monroe County for assistance in these major disasters since 2015. This is county-level context.
- Flooding (DR-4348), declared November 14, 2017. FEMA record
Hospitals and care facilities in Rochester
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 Rochester.
Hospitals
- Rochester General Hospital: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Highland Hospital: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Unity Hospital: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Strong Memorial Hospital: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Unity Specialty Hospital: acute care hospital.
- Rochester Psychiatric Center: psychiatric hospital, with emergency services.
Nursing homes (4,046 certified beds in total)
- St. John's Health Care Corporation: 455 certified beds
- St. Ann's Community: 470 certified beds
- Waterview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Cente: 229 certified beds
- Jewish Home of Rochester: 362 certified beds
- Monroe Community Hospital: 566 certified beds
- Church Home of the Protestant Episcopal Church: 182 certified beds
- the Hurlbut: 160 certified beds
- Woodside Manor Nursing Home Inc: 44 certified beds
- Park Ridge Nursing Home: 120 certified beds
- the Pearl Nursing Center of Rochester: 120 certified beds
- Blossom Health Care Center Inc.: 80 certified beds
- the Friendly Home: 200 certified beds
- Lilac Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center: 200 certified beds
- the Brightonian, Inc: 54 certified beds
- Rochester Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing: 124 certified beds
- Hamilton Manor Nursing Home: 40 certified beds
- Latta Road Nursing Home West: 40 certified beds
- Latta Road Nursing Home East: 40 certified beds
- Unity Living Center: 120 certified beds
- Kirkhaven: 147 certified beds
- Edna Tina Wilson Living Center: 120 certified beds
- the Highlands at Brighton: 145 certified beds
- the Brook at High Falls Nursing Home and Rehabilit: 28 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 Rochester
Campus dining halls close for renovations and storms like any other kitchen. These degree-granting institutions are listed for Rochester in the federal college directory.
- Bryant & Stratton College-Greece: private nonprofit.
- Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School: private nonprofit.
- Monroe Community College: public.
- Nazareth College: private nonprofit.
- Roberts Wesleyan University: private nonprofit.
- Rochester Institute of Technology: private nonprofit.
- University of Rochester: private nonprofit.
- St Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry: private nonprofit.
- St. John Fisher University: private nonprofit.
- Talmudical Institute of Upstate New York: private nonprofit.
- Northeastern Seminary: private nonprofit.
Trailers for Rochester
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 Rochester is quoted per job. Delivery, collection, setup and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote. Rates come from our equipment directory.
Towns near Rochester
The 8 closest New York municipalities to Rochester, by straight-line distance between Census coordinates. Driving distance is longer. Towns with a detail page are linked.
| Town | Type | Population | From Rochester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsford | village | 1,332 | 7.5 mi SE |
| East Rochester | village | 6,158 | 7.7 mi SE |
| Spencerport | village | 3,655 | 9.7 mi W |
| Fairport | village | 5,353 | 10 mi SE |
| Webster | village | 5,749 | 10 mi E |
| Hilton | village | 5,891 | 12 mi NW |
| Scottsville | village | 1,995 | 12 mi SW |
| Churchville | village | 2,195 | 14 mi W |
All New York municipalities and the Monroe County disaster record above.
Rochester rental questions
Where do the facts on this Rochester 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 Rochester institution is our customer.
How much does a rental in Rochester 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 Rochester?
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.