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A Category 1 hurricane, with winds of 74 to 95 mph, can rip apart a mobile
home. The National Hurricane Center reports that no mobile home or
manufactured home- no matter how new it is-can be a safe shelter from
hurricane force winds. Also, tornadoes can spin off from hurricanes. Straps or
other tie-downs will not protect a mobile home from high winds associated with
a hurricane.
If a hurricane threatens the Capital Area, all mobile home residents will be
required to evacuate.
If you must evacuate and do not have access to transportation due to age,
disability, or other special needs, you should register now with your local
Emergency Management Agency.
In 1992, 97% of all manufactured homes in Hurricane Andrew’s path in Dade
County were destroyed, compared to 11% of single-family, non-manufactured
homes. (Source - HUD)
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