Did you know that approximately 8% of US citizens live in mobile homes? What is even more surprising is that this figure equates to about 25 million people in this country. As you can see a considerable amount of people live in mobile homes. Unfortunately, mobile homes are at a disadvantage when it comes to an earthquake striking because they simply are not built on foundations like homes are.

Mobile homes are secured in place by means of a system of piers underneath that hold the mobile home in place about 24 to 36 inches above the ground. When a strong seismic activity occurs, these generally fail and cause the mobile home to drop that distance to the ground, causing severe damage to both the home and the contents inside. What steps can you take to prepare yourself for such an event if you live in a mobile home?

The best and most important step you need to take is to have an ERBS installed (Earthquake Resistant Bracing System). These protect your mobile home by adding increased support to your home, acting as a sort of foundation. If your mobile home is currently supported with only concrete blocks or metal jacks, definitely look into this system for added protection.