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Manufactured Homes Not Safe Shelters During Severe Weather, Experts Say

Residents living in manufactured homes are advised to move to safer structures during severe weather events, according to safety experts.

Data shows that 54% of housing-related fatalities occur in manufactured homes, despite these structures constituting only 6% of the U.S. housing stock, the National Weather Service reports.

Officials emphasize the importance of seeking more secure shelter to protect lives during storms and other severe weather conditions.

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