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Adult Presentation

Avoiding the
Danger Zone
at Dolly Sods
Monongahela National Forest,
West Virginia


What is a Danger Zone?

Anywhere UXO are spotted.

 

What are UXO?

  • UXO = UneXploded Ordnance
    • Mortars, bullets, etc.
      This is an image of three rusty UXOs on the ground   This is an image of a dirty UXO
      Lengths vary up to 23 inches.

 

Where Did They Come From?

  • Dolly Sods is also what is known as a Formerly Used Defense Site (FUDS).
  • During WWII, the United States Army used Dolly Sods for target practice.

 

Clean Up

  • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) performed a clean up in the area.
  • All of the UXO found were removed
  • However, there is still a risk that some undetected UXO could resurface.


Public Safety

If precautions are taken, you, your family, and friends will remain safe during your visit at Dolly Sods.

 

Take Precautions

  • Camp in established campsites.
  • Stay on designated trails.
  • Do not create new campsites or trails.
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Rules of UXO Safety

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Spot

  • UXO can be found in many shapes and sizes:
    new or old, shiny or rusty.
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Rules of UXO Safety

  • DO NOT TOUCH anything that ight be UXO!

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  • UXO can hurt or kill you.

Rules of UXO Safety

Walk Away
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Go back the way you came.

Rules of UXO Safety

Stay at least 50 feet away!

Mark the area by:

Making an arrow with rocks.
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Making an arrow with sticks.
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Tying a bandana around something.
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Rules of UXO Safety

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Call
1-888-283-0303

Report the location of the UXO.

3 Important Rules of UXO Safety

  • Spot
  • Walk Away
  • Call
    1-888-283-0303

 

For more information, please visit:
http://www.lrh.usace.army.mil/

or contact
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District
502 Eighth Street, Huntington, WV 25701-2070

Enjoy your visit at Dolly Sods, Monongahela National Forest, WV.

Sponsored by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Huntington District


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