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Avoiding theDanger Zoneat Dolly Sods,Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia: 

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

What is a Danger Zone?: 

What is a Danger Zone? Anywhere UXO are spotted.

What are UXO?: 

What are UXO? UXO = UneXploded Ordnance Mortars, bullets, etc. Lengths vary up to 23 inches.

Where Did They Come From?: 

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: 

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: 

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

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Take Precautions Camp in established campsites. Stay on designated trails. Do not create new campsites or trails.

Rules of UXO Safety: 

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

Rules of UXO Safety: 

Rules of UXO Safety DO NOT TOUCH anything that might be UXO! UXO can hurt or kill you.

Rules of UXO Safety: 

Rules of UXO Safety Walk Away, go back the way you came.

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Stay at least 50 feet away! Mark the area by: Rules of UXO Safety Making an arrow with rocks Making an arrow with sticks Tying a bandana around something

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Call 1-888-283-0303 Rules of UXO Safety Report the location of the UXO.

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Hi! I’m Wally the Woodchuck.

Further Information: 

Further Information 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

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

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