Disaster Preparedness & Prevention: Reducing Risks (Sixth in a series)
While setting up a disaster plan for manufactured home communities, be sure to include steps that would reduce the risk of damage or injury. Here are some actions to consider:
- Keep trees healthy and strong. Remove dead limbs immediately, and cut back branches that overhang buildings or touch power or phone lines.
- Make sure all homes in the community are installed properly and comply with all local codes that apply to disasters.