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Why not mobile homes for temporary housing?

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Been reading your many articles on the temporary housing problems for the victims of the Lahaina fire. 

Across the USA, when a natural disaster affects a certain area, causing a need for short-term housing, FEMA has brought in mobile homes for the victims.  

These mobile homes can be placed on their property and provide them a sense of community.

Have not seen this option mentioned once. 

A mobile home can accommodate a family and provide more space than a small, short-term condominium. 

They are easily assembled and can be placed on cargo ships from the mainland. 

I have contacted the Mayor's Office twice about this option and have not received a response. 

It would require work and coordination, but FEMA is available to get it done.  

Just a thought from someone who lived through a natural disaster.

Tom Figmik

Kapalua

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