Safety Assessment Program Evaluator Student Manual

CA Emergency Mgmt. Agency Safety Assessment Program Evaluator Manual April 20113.2.2 Posting Mobile HomesThe following examples illustrate some damaged mobile homes and covers how they wereposted and/or the relevant issues pertaining to them. These examples should help give someinsight as to evaluating mobile homes using the Rapid Evaluation procedures.As with any structure, the evaluation team must completely fill out the placard and post themobile home at all access points. The evaluation form should be completely filled out. If thecondition is RESTRICTED USE, make sure that the restrictions noted on the placard are alsowritten on the evaluation form.Figure 3-2 shows a mobile home that has shifted on its supports. The home has been taggedINSPECTED. Although it has moved, the evaluation must have confirmed that the utilities arestill operational, and the supports are still upright. There are no falling hazards from the porchawning, and the access is not impaired.Figure 3-3 shows a mobile home that has moved off its jack stands and is resting on the ground.Looking at the buckled skirt, the level of the door with respect to the landing, and the separationbetween the landing and the unit, one has an idea of how far the unit moved. The unit will notfall further and is therefore stable.The unit likely has damaged utilities, and the awning is now a falling hazard. Once the utilitiesare turned off, the unit could be accessed for possession retrieval. This unit could be postedRESTRICTED USE.Photo courtesy Global Emergency ManagementFigure 3-2 – Mobile home shifted on supports, 1992 Landers/Big Bear Earthquakes83