How RVers Can Survive Hurricanes

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Natural disasters are not kind to RVs. They are light, and easily damaged by flying debris and hurricane-force winds.

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Surviving a natural disaster in an RV requires advance planning on many levels. Let's review what a good plan looks like.

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Enable wireless alerts on your cell phone

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Enable wireless alerts on your cell phone

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A house on wheels is a great survival tool. But only IF you:

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Know When to Get Out

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Know When to Get Out

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Follow the best escape route and you're halfway to survival.

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Stay Safe Out There, RVers!

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How RVers Can Survive Hurricanes

and other natural disasters

Natural disasters are not kind to RVs. They are light, and easily damaged by flying debris and hurricane-force winds.

Surviving a natural disaster in an RV requires advance planning on many levels. Let's review what a good plan looks like.

Enable wireless alerts on your cell phone

Wireless Alerts (WEAs) go to your mobile device when you may be in harm’s way. No need to download an app, either.

Enable wireless alerts on your cell phone

These simple texts warn the public of an impending natural or human-made disaster.

A house on wheels is a great survival tool. But only IF you:

Keep your fuel tank full

Empty holding tanks

Fill your freshwater tank

Stash enough food for you and any pets

Maintain full charges on mobile devices

Know When to Get Out

RVs need more time to get through traffic.

You might not want to wait to leave until the official evacuation order.

Know When to Get Out

Follow the best escape route and you're halfway to survival.

Follow the best escape route and you're halfway to survival.

An RV-specific trip planning tool can help you avoid road hazards, traffic jams, and closures.

You can also find out how long it will take to get to safety.

Stay Safe Out There, RVers!

with good planning & prep, you & your RV CAN survive the worst.