EMERGENCY.louisiana.gov - Travel Trailer Mobile Home Safety

Travel Trailer / Mobile Home Safety

No travel trailer or mobile home – now matter how new it is – can be a safe shelter from
storm force winds.
Any individual who lives in a travel trailer should pay close attention to radio and
television reports to receive important information from state and local officials
concerning hurricane precautions.
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 emergency managers.
State law allows for privately owned trailers and RV vehicles to be moved during
evacuations.
The State of Louisiana strongly urges those who must move their personal trailer
or RV 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 the propane tanks off.
Lock-up your travel trailer or mobile home and leave.

DURING A HURRICANE OR TROPICAL STORM WATCH OR WARNING

AFTER A STORM

Stay tuned to local radio or television for information from state or local officials.
Return home only after state or local officials advise that is safe to do so.