FACT SHEET: FEMA MANUFACTURED HOUSING UNITS AND SEVERE WEATHER
[https://www.fema.gov/news-release/20200220/fact-sheet-fema-manufactured-housing-units-and-severe-weather]


Release Date: 
June 14, 2018 

 

FEMA Manufactured Housing Units (MHUs) are designed to be
exceptionally safe and secure temporary housing solutions. But as with
all forms of housing, FEMA MHUs are at risk for damage in severe
weather. Below are some practices you can follow to protect yourself,
your family and your property while living in a FEMA MHU:

• Never take shelter in an MHU during high winds, a tornado, a
hurricane or a flood.

• If severe weather is predicted, stay alert to weather warnings and
comply with any evacuation orders.

• Always follow the guidance of local officials. It is their job to
protect you, so it is your job to listen to their warnings and obey
their orders.

• Plan out evacuation routes. Be sure to plan multiple routes to
several safe shelters so that you are ready for potential road
closures.

• If you need to evacuate your MHU, do so, but leave your FEMA unit
in place.

In Case of Severe Storms

• If a severe storm is forecast for your area, move to a sturdy
building or shelter until the storm has passed.

In Case of a Tornado

• If a tornado warning is issued for your area, evacuate the MHU
immediately.

• Go to the lowest floor of a nearby sturdy building or storm
shelter, away from the windows.

In Case of a Hurricane

• Hurricanes are particularly dangerous because of their
unpredictability. While they are usually accompanied by heavy rain and
strong winds, they also can cause tornados and floods.

• Evacuate immediately if local officials recommend MHU occupants
find sturdier shelter.

In Case of a Flood

• If the potential for flooding exists in your area, monitor the
status through weather warnings and notices.

• Be aware that flash flooding can occur. If a flash flood warning
is issued, immediately evacuate and move to higher ground.

• If you have time, place any important items on the highest
shelves. Disconnect electrical devices, but avoid standing in water
while doing so.

• When evacuating, do not attempt to walk or drive through flooded
areas. Six inches of water can cause you to fall and can flood most
compact or midsize cars. A foot of water will cause most vehicles to
float. Two feet of water can sweep away even trucks and SUVs.

• Take your pet with you.

Additional Information

• More techniques for minimizing severe weather risks are available
at www.ready.gov [http://www.ready.gov].

• Contact local officials for information and possible evacuation
routes.

• If your MHU was damaged due to severe weather, contact the
maintenance number you were provided when you were licensed in your
unit.