Manufactured homes are not safe places to seek shelter during severe weather events, according to experts. Residents are advised to move to a more secure structure during storms.
Data indicates that 54% of housing-related fatalities happen in manufactured homes, even though these structures account for only 6% of the housing stock in the United States, the National Weather Service reported.
Authorities recommend that residents of manufactured homes evacuate to sturdier buildings when severe weather threatens. Moving to a safer shelter can significantly reduce the risk of injury or death during storms.
