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| Here is what you can do to be prepared: |
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BE PREPARED • Before setting up camp, discuss with members of your party what you will do in the event of a tornado or severe thunderstorm |
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STAY TUNED • Weather reports are posted at the park office daily during the summer months • Remember warning means that a tornado or severe thunderstorm has been sighted in your area • A watch means that conditions are favorable for a tornado or severe thunderstorm • Pass along warnings to your neighbors |
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STAY ALERT • As campers, you need to be aware of risk factors and weather changes • Keep an eye on the western sky, listen to thunder, and learn to identify threatening clouds |
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SEEK AVAILABLE SHELTER • State parks do not have designated storm shelters that can accommodate hundreds of people • If a tornado approaches, find a low spot or embankment which might shelter you away from wind and blowing debris • Stay away from power lines and trees • Avoid areas that may be prone to flooding • The shower building may provide shelter, but are not for great numbers of campers • During a severe thunderstorm, find shelter in your car in an open area away from trees |
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REMEMBER, CAMPING HAS INHERENT RISKS • Shelter and storm communications are not as readily available as in urban areas • However, campers who know what to watch for and what to do are in the best position to minimize these risks and stay safe during severe weather |
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