{"id":4569,"date":"2023-06-05T08:55:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-05T15:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vernfonk.com\/blog\/?p=4569"},"modified":"2025-02-18T13:35:41","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T21:35:41","slug":"keep-your-motorhome-safe-from-a-landslide-in-washington","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vernfonk.com\/blog\/motorhome-insurance\/keep-your-motorhome-safe-from-a-landslide-in-washington\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep Your Motorhome Safe from a Landslide in Washington\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Landslides can strike with little warning. When they do, they can cause major structural damage, serious injuries, and even death. While landslides can occur anywhere in the United States, the U.S. Geological Survey has identified Washington as one of the top five states with the highest risk of this natural disaster. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important that you have affordable motorhome insurance<\/a> to guard against this potential challenge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before diving into the steps you can take to minimize the risks and stay protected in the event of a landslide in Washington State, let\u2019s start with a better understanding of the phenomenon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is a Landslide?<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A landslide is pretty much like it sounds. It\u2019s when a top layer of wet soil slides off a slope, with gravity taking it down at speeds that can hit up to 35 miles an hour<\/a>. A landslide can occur on a hilly landscape when earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or heavy rainfall cause extreme surface instability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can a Landslide Damage My Motorhome?<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The quick-moving mud flow that results from a landslide can heavily damage structures, personal property, and even people and pets. Large objects, such as cars, fences, smaller structures, and other debris swept up in the spill, can cause additional damage upon impact with anything in the way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now imagine that your motorhome is parked at the bottom of this fast-moving flow, or it\u2019s in motion as you try to drive out of the way. It\u2019s not only your vehicle at risk but, more importantly, everyone in it or standing nearby at the time of impact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, What Can Be Done to Minimize the Risk to Motorhomes, Personal Belongings, and Loved Ones?<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We recommend taking the following precautions to steer clear (literally) of the landslide risk or to minimize the damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n