California Mobile Home News & Blog
MHET publishes a blog and monthly newsletter for distribution for mobile home owners living in rental housing communities in the MHET tri-county region.
Important Information For Mobile Homeowners FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) May Not be there for the Uninsured
Everyone hears so much about FEMA coming to the aid of people who have lost their homes and belongings during a disaster, that they may be under the impression that they do not need homeowners’ insurance because FEMA will be there. Think again. In the event of a...
Thankful Thanksgiving Wishes
Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday in the United States, and Thanksgiving 2018 occurs on Thursday, November 22. In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving...
How to Avoid Common Scams Online
According to a report from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), millennials are particularly more vulnerable to online scams than seniors, as shocking as it may seem. The research finds that “40 percent of adults age 20-29 who have reported fraud ended up losing money...
Living in an Old Mobile Home? Why not Buy a New Manufactured Home?
So many of the homes in mobile home parks date back to when the parks were built in the 1960’s and 1970’s. It may be time to consider replacing your older mobile home with a new modern manufactured home. New manufactured homes are better built and offer many cost...
Why Get Your Flu Shot and other Facts
It’s never too early to start preparing for flu season, and that’s exactly what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging Americans to get their vaccines for the 2018-19 flu season by the end of October. Last year, seasonal influenza hit epidemic...
Manufactured Housing Educational Trust Takes Position to Oppose Proposition 10 Statewide Ballot Measure
NO on Proposition 10
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Kills
Every year, over 400 people die in the U.S. from accidental carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas, which can cause sudden illness and death. It is produced any time a fossil fuel is burned including natural gas or propane....
Being Water Wise in Drought Conditions
In beautiful sunny California, drought conditions are all too familiar. Here are some water saving tips to help us conserve as much water as we can: Laundry: When doing laundry, always wash full loads or adjust the load size if you have a more modern efficient...
Health Experts Warn About the Dangers of Ash
Wildfires are burning throughout California, and health officials are warning residents in burn areas to take precautions when cleaning up ash that has fallen on to their property. Depending on where the ash comes from, it can be toxic. Ash from burned homes may...
Volcanoes and California
The recent volcanic activity in Hawaii should alert Californians to be prepared for disasters. Although most Californians are not aware, there are seven active volcanoes that pose a threat to California. The probability of an eruption is unknown, but the likelihood...

