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SECTION 4
TRAVELING WITH YOUR MOTOR HOME
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you and subject to change, sometimes with little
or no warning. However, adequate warnings are
normally broadcast over local radio and TV sta-
tions.
Motor home travelers and campers often seek
secluded areas for weekend recreation or extend-
ed summer vacations. Many recreational areas
are vulnerable to severe weather situations, espe-
cially flash flooding conditions. A few simple
precautions may help lessen the hazards of flash
flooding or reduce your immediate involvement.
NOTE: We recommend that all motor home oc-
cupants become familiar with these safe-
ty precautions, and be alert to change in
weather.
·
Be alert, because thunderstorms can form at
any time, in any month of the year. Thunder-
storms can produce large amounts of rain
over a small area in a short time, which may
result in a flash flood. Listen frequently to
weather reports on the radio for weather and
flood conditions.
·
When camping near a stream, leave plenty of
sloping bank between you and the stream.
·
Avoid deep canyons and dry washes during
stormy or threatening weather. Be aware of
alternate exits.
·
If heavy rain occurs, move to high ground im-
mediately (at least 30-40 feet above the can-
yon floor or bottom of dry wash).
·
During a flash flood, if you cannot move your
vehicle, abandon it. Do not attempt to return
to your vehicle before the water has receded.
·
Do not attempt to wade to your vehicle if the
water is above your knees - fast moving water
exerts an enormous amount of pressure, mak-
ing it impossible to remain standing or walk-
ing.
·
Do not try to drive through flooded areas.
·
Follow instructions of local authorities.
Leave immediately when advised to do so.
Many lives have been lost because people did
not heed warnings.
·
Have on hand survival supplies for several
days, including food, water, first aid equip-
ment and necessary medications. In desert ar-
eas during hot weather allow 3-4 gallons of
drinking water per person, per day.
·
Before you leave home, inform someone of
your destination and when you expect to re-
turn. Authorities at your destination should
be notified immediately if you do not arrive
on time.
REMEMBER THESE TERMS:
WATCH:
Severe weather may develop in the
specified area. Be alert and prepare for possibil-
ity of an emergency.
WARNING:
Severe weather is occurring or is
imminent in certain areas. Move to a safe loca-
tion immediately.
We highly recommend that you obtain a
weather radio. These radios offer up-to-date
weather reports. The latest information and fore-
casts are broadcast by local National Weather
Service offices in recorded messages that last
from three to five minutes. These messages are
replayed continually 24 hours a day. The record-
ed messages are revised every three to four hours,
or more frequently when appropriate.
When severe weather threatens, forecasters at
the local National Weather Service office inter-
rupt the broadcasts with storm warnings, either
recorded or “live” as the situation demands.
The frequencies used for NOAA Weather Ra-
dio (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin-
istration) nationwide are 162.40, 162.475 or
162.55 megahertz.
NIGHTTIME DRIVING
·
Make sure all running lights and signal lights
are clean and in working order. Have your