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Enjoy Dolly Sods and have a safe visit!

How to stay away from the
Danger Zone


What is a
Danger Zone?

Anywhere UXO are Spotted

UXO in grass


What are UXO?

UXO = UneXploded Ordnance
UXO = mortars, bullets, etc.

UXO in dirt

Where did they come from?
During World War II, the U.S. Army used Dolly Sods for target practice.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) performed a clean up of the area.

All UXO found were removed. However, there is still a small risk that some undetected UXO may resurface.


Rules of UXO Safety

 

Spot
Recognize

UXO can be found in many shapes and sizes:
New or old, shiny or rusty.

 Three Bombs

 Lengths vary up to 23 inches

 

Walk
Retreat
Go back the way you came.

Do Not Touch!
Stay at least 50 feet away.

Point out UXO, mark the area by:

Arrow made of rocks
Making an arrow with rocks.

Arrow made of sticks
Making an arrow with sticks.

Bandana marker

Tying a bandana around something.


Phone

Report
1-888-283-0303
Report the location of the UXO.

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


3 Important Rules
of UXO Safety

  • Recognize
  • Retreat
  • Report
    1-888-283-0303

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Huntington District
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