Travel Trailer / Mobile Home Safety
No travel trailer or mobile home – no matter how new it is – can be a safe shelter from storm force winds.
• FEMA Travel Trailers and Mobile Homes are the property of the federal government.
• FEMA Travel Trailers and Mobile Homes may not be moved.
• The unauthorized movement, and any resulting damage, to FEMA travel trailers or mobile homes may be prosecuted under federal law.
• The state encourages all travel trailer and mobile home residents to follow all guidance from parish or state emergency managers.
• State law allows for privately owned travel trailers and RV vehicles to be moved during evacuations.
• The State of Louisiana strongly urges those who must move their personal trailer or FV to do so before an evacuation order is given.
• Privately owned trailers over 8’6” wide, 75” total length, and 13’6” total height will not be permitted in evacuation traffic in either a voluntary or mandatory evacuation.
IF PARISH OR STATE OFFICIALS TELL YOU TO EVACUATE
• Leave as soon as possible
• Make a Family Communication Plan
• Tell someone outside of the storm area where you are going
• Take emergency supplies, warm protective clothing, blankets/sleeping bags to shelter
• Protect your home by unplugging appliances and turning off electricity and water
• Turn off the main electrical power switch
• Turn off the main water valve and disconnect the hose
• Turn propane tanks off
• Lock-up your travel trailer or mobile home and leave
DURING A HURRICANE OR TROPICAL STORM WATCH OR WARNING
• Listen to radio/television for storm progress reports
• Check emergency supplies
• Fuel your car
• Board up windows and check tie-downs on you travel trailer or mobile home
• Turn refrigerator and freezer to coldest settings
• Store drinking water
• Review evacuation plan
AFTER A STORM
• Stay tuned to local radio or television for information from your local or state officials
• Return home only after state or local officials advise that it is safe to do so.
Any individual who lives in a travel trailer should pay close attention to radio and television reports to receive important information from local and state officials concerning hurricane precautions.
