BE COLD WEATHER AWARE IN YOUR FEMA TEMPORARY HOUSING UNIT
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20220120/be-cold-weather-aware-your-fema-temporary-housing-unit]


Release Date: 
January 20, 2022 

BATON ROUGE, LA. – Wintry weather and possibly dangerous road
conditions are expected in Louisiana tonight through Friday morning.

HERE ARE SOME WINTER SAFETY TIPS FOR LOUISIANANS LIVING IN FEMA
TEMPORARY HOUSING UNITS:

 	* Stay alert to weather warnings and information on road conditions
from state and federal authorities.
 	* Use the weather radio to monitor the situation and comply with any
local official evacuation orders.
 	* Should local officials recommend manufactured housing occupants
find sturdier shelter, evacuate immediately. BE SURE TO TAKE PETS WITH
YOU.
 	* Survivors living in travel trailers must leave the trailer in
place.
 	* To help stay warm, wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm
clothing and a hat.

	* Follow guidelines from the state and FEMA: 

 	* Conserve propane use prior to cold temperatures.

	* Call the FEMA contracted emergency maintenance number for service
if there is a problem with the unit. 

 	* Maintenance service calls may be delayed by hazardous conditions
on roadways.