Homeland Security Today tells MHProNews the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is holding two half-day briefings Feb. 19 to, one, discuss the construction of temporary manufactured housing with industry officials the first half, and the hauling and installation of the units the second half. FEMA intends to hold a design competition for these disaster survivor homes. The common design chosen would standardize construction so utility hook-ups would be in the same place with each unit regardless of house size. An exact pattern is easier and quicker to replicate when the available supply is short and the need is great following a disaster.

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