How Climate Disasters Are Making Mobile Homes a Huge Risk
Millions of Americans, many poor and vulnerable, live in mobile and manufactured homes. When catastrophe strikes, they’re ...
At least 6 dead in St. Lucie County as Milton spawns tornadoes destroying homes on Florida’s Treasure Coast
At least four people were killed when several tornadoes swept through Florida's St. Lucie County on Wednesday as the outer ...
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For Floridians in mobile homes, Hurricane Helene was a disaster waiting to happen
Trailers and manufactured homes have long served as a lifeline for struggling families. A warming world has made them a ...
More Florida counties urge evacuations ahead of Hurricane Milton; see latest orders here
Hurricane Milton continues its march toward Florida on Wednesday, and while it has weakened slightly, it still looks to be a ...
‘Nowhere else to go’: Southwest Florida seniors struggle to recover after Milton, Helene
I don’t know how I’ll ever be able to live there. But I have nowhere else to go,” said an 82-year-old Sarasota woman ...
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Fears of Hurricane Milton Drive Millions From Their Homes in Florida
Florida’s strong building code means most ... as well as those in mobile and manufactured homes, according to county emergency management officials. As of Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 12:29 p.m. Eastern ...
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6 dead after tornadoes hit St. Lucie County mobile home park
The modular homes are off the Turnpike Feeder Road ... tornadoes tore through the area within 20 minutes around 4:45 p.m. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appeared at a news conference at the St ...
Seminole orders evacuation for residents in mobile homes, flood-prone areas or with special needs
People leaving urged to remain outside danger areas “until this restriction is lifted,” according to the county.
‘Unusually strong’ tornadoes in Florida’s southeast reached rare EF-3 strength, carved miles-long paths of destruction
Tornadoes along Florida’s southeast traveled dozens of miles, tossed homes from their foundations, killed six people and left ...
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At the center of Florida’s tornado damage, a retirement community picks up the pieces
In this part of Florida, they are required to be designed to withstand winds of 100 to 110 mph, although tornadoes can spin much faster. “Most manufactured homes in Florida are built better than ...