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CLASS C MOTORHOME
5.9 SEVERE WEATHER INFORMATION
As a motorhome traveller you will find the desire to explore new and out-of-the-way places irresistible.
These recreational areas can be vulnerable to unusual and severe weather conditions that could endanger
your safety. A few suggestions and safety precautions may help in case you ever find yourself in this
situation.
IMPORTANT
All motorhome occupants
should be familiar with these
safety precautions and be alert
to changes in the weather.
1. Be alert! Thunderstorms and heavy rains can
occur suddenly and unexpectedly. Listen
frequently to weather reports for the area in
which you are camping or travelling.
2. When camping near a stream or any body of
water leave plenty of space between your
motorhome and the stream.
3. Avoid canyons or dry washes during threatening
weather. Prepare with an alternate exit. Move
to higher ground as soon as it starts raining.
4. Should you get caught in a flash flood, do not
attempt to move your vehicle. Abandon it and
return to it only after the water has gone down.
Never attempt to drive through any flooded
area.
5. Heed the warnings and instructions of local
authorities.
6. Have on hand enough survival supplies for
several days. This should include food, water,
first-aid supplies and necessary medications.
7. When you leave home, inform someone of your
destination and your schedule. Notify the same
people if and when your plans change.
8. Remember These Terms:
a. Weather Watch:
Severe weather may develop in your area.
Be prepared for an emergency.
b. Weather Warning:
Severe weather is occurring or is imminent.
Find a safe location immediately.
It is always a good idea when in new and
strange territory, to listen to weather infor-
mation on your radio or TV from time to
time so that you will not be caught unaware
if and when there is a sudden change in the
weather.