A Home After Disaster

Answer 1

A FEMA camper is a camper that is set up by the government for people who have lost their homes due to a hurricane, fire or tornado. Any natural disaster that causes someone to lose their home allows people to apply for a FEMA camper. Residents must fill out an application with the government agency, and they will need to talk to their insurance company to find out if their home can be rebuilt or if it should be declared as a total loss.

These campers are sold to FEMA at auctions. They are also made by companies that donate them to FEMA or sell them at a reduced price. The campers are set up in the area of the disaster. After they are set up, the area looks like a small park with trailers or a campground because there are so many in one area.

FEMA campers are a temporary solution until the homeowner can buy a new home, rent a home or rebuild the home they had. Some people stay in the campers for one to two years. If the camper is not needed by the government, then the person who is staying in it can stay as long as they need to. Some people choose to buy the camper they are staying in.

In some states, the campers are set up on the property of the homeowner. If the home is still standing but needs work, then the homeowner can stay in the camper until the home is finished. There is no one size camper that is available. Some of the campers are small and only suitable for one or two people. However, there are campers that are large enough to hold a family of five or six. Many of the campers have furniture in them such as a bed or couch. They normally use propane instead of electricity. Telephones and cable access can be connected to the campers.