TRANSPORTABLE TEMPORARY HOUSING UNITS AND SEVERE WEATHER
[https://www.fema.gov/fact-sheet/transportable-temporary-housing-units-and-severe-weather]


Release Date: 
Jan 30, 2025 

Release Number: 
FS-44 

FEMA’s Transportable Temporary Housing Units are designed to be safe
and secure short-term housing solutions, but severe weather can still
pose a risk for damage. It is important to know how to protect
yourself.

FOLLOW THESE PRACTICES TO PROTECT YOURSELF, YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR
PROPERTY WHILE LIVING IN A TEMPORARY HOUSING UNIT:

	* Never take shelter in the unit during high winds, a tornado,
hurricane or flood.
	* All units are equipped with a weather radio. If severe weather is
predicted, monitor the weather radio or local media and comply with
evacuation orders.
	* Always follow the guidance of local officials. It is their job to
protect you and it is your responsibility to listen to their warnings
and follow their orders.
	* Plan your evacuation routes. Be sure to plan multiple routes to
several safe shelters so that you are ready for potential road
closings.
	* Do not leave your pet(s) behind in the unit.

IN CASE OF SEVERE STORMS

	* If a severe storm is forecast for your area, move to a sturdy
building or shelter until it passes.

IN CASE OF A TORNADO

	* If a tornado warning is issued for your area, evacuate the unit
immediately.
	* Take shelter on the lowest floor of a nearby sturdy building or
storm shelter, away from windows.
	* Do not take shelter in a vehicle.

IN CASE OF A FLOOD

	* If the potential for flooding exists in your area, monitor the
status via the weather radio or local media.
	* Be aware that flash flooding can occur. If a flash flood warning is
issued, evacuate immediately and move to higher ground.
	* If you have time, place important items on the highest shelves.
Disconnect electrical devices, but not if wet or while standing in
water.
	* 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 midsized cars. A foot of water will cause most vehicles to
float. Two feet of water can even sweep away SUVs and trucks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For more severe weather safety tips, visit ready.gov
[https://www.ready.gov/].