FEMA Trailers for Sale

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By Becky Ogann

Story Created: May 13, 2009 at 8:40 AM CST

Story Updated: May 13, 2009 at 8:40 AM CST

CEDAR RAPIDS (AP) - Hundreds of trailers brought to Iowa to shelter residents affected by last year's tornadoes and floods are for sale.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is selling them. Spokeswoman Lori Maach says the mobile homes will be sold as is, where it is, with no warranty.

FEMA says the trailers will be sold at an adjusted fair market value established by the agency. Prices will vary, but none will cost more than $17,000.

There are 337 FEMA trailers in Iowa. Linn County has the most, at 243. Others are in Louisa County and Black Hawk County.

Notices were sent out this month to eligible disaster victims living in the homes, and they have 30 days to decide.

FEMA will not provide loans to purchase the trailers.

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