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What makes mobile homes vulnerable to severe weather?

Of the over 100 Oregonians that died in the 2021 Pacific Northwest heat dome, 20% of them were living in mobile homes.

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About 15% of all manufactured homes that currently exist in the US were built before mobile home building codes were put in place, says Claire Carlson at The Daily Yonder.
About 15% of all manufactured homes that currently exist in the US were built before mobile home building codes were put in place, says Claire Carlson at The Daily Yonder.
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Residents of mobile homes, also known as manufactured homes, are disproportionately vulnerable to extreme heat and cold. As climate change accelerates, mobile home residents are exposed to more frequent instances of extreme weather.

“Marketplace” host Amy Scott speaks with Claire Carlson, a reporter at The Daily Yonder, about why mobile home residents face increased risks from severe weather.

Use the audio player above to hear their conversation.

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