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Survivors Living in FEMA Direct Housing Urged to Prepare for Storm Season

Survivors Living in FEMA Direct Housing Urged to Prepare for Storm Season With Hurricane season right around the corner the safety and well-being of occupants living in FEMA temporary housing units is an important concern of the agency. Below are tips for preparing for Hurricane season. If severe weather is predicted, stay alert to weather warnings and comply with local official evacuation orders. What to do During Severe Weather: Use a weather radio to monitor evacuation orders. Should local officials recommend manufactured housing occupants find sturdier shelter, evacuate immediately. Survivors living in travel trailers must leave the trailer in place.
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Survivors Begin Living In FEMA-Provided Housing As Their Recovery Continues

Survivors Begin Living In FEMA-Provided Housing As Their Recovery Continues Individuals and families who lost their homes to Helene’s wrath are beginning to move back to areas near their homes. FEMA Direct Temporary Housing Assistance is available to eligible survivors in Carter, Cocke, Greene, Johnson, Unicoi and Washington counties to bring some comfort and stability as survivors recover and their homes are restored. Travel trailers and manufactured housing units have arrived in Tennessee and survivors started moving into private sites this week.  Preparing travel trailers and manufactured housing units for placement on private property can be a complex process that