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General Conditions /
Camp Horseshoe /
Camp Ware
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Snow Policy
Current Weather at HSR /
Wildfire Danger
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Firewood Advisory
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24 August, 2010
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Next Weather Update: September 24, 2010
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No current restrictions.
No current restrictions.
TODAY
24 August, 2010
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Low
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Fires will not
spread beyond heat of camp fire or brush fire. |
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Moderate
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Fires will start
from open flame, camp or brush fire.
Spreads slowly. |
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High
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Fires will start
from a lighted match and spread rapidly in dry grass, slower
with moisture. Will continue to spread until extinguished. |
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Very High
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Fires
will start readily from match or glowing embers, and spreads
rapidly as it increases in size. May crown young conifers. |
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Extreme
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Fires
will start
readily from sparks or open flame, spreads and crowns
rapidly. Spot fires common. All burn fiercely and may blow up
unless controlled promptly. |
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SNOW and
WINTER WEATHER at HSR
Neither
rain nor snow etc. . . . In the event of a snowfall the roads will be
plowed to parking areas in both camps for access. While the camp will
be open and roads cleared and maintained during periods of snowy
winter conditions, we can not guarantee that the state,
county or secondary roads leading in to camp will be passable. Use
caution in making your decision to travel to camp during periods of
inclement weather.
PLEASE NOTE::
During the months of October through April, the Horseshoe Scout Reservation (with the
exception of the lodge buildings) is "winterized". This
means that the water supply throughout much of the facility including the campsites
and bath/shower houses, is shut down and
all lines are drained. There is water available however at the
frostproof hydrants located in selected areas throughout the
Reservation.
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FIREWOOD ADVISORY
 Before
bringing firewood to the Horseshoe Scout Reservation, please read the
information below about a very real threat to forests in Pennsylvania
and all of North America.
Firewood may contain non-native insects and plant
diseases. Bringing firewood into HSR from other areas may accidentally
spread pest insects and diseases that threaten natural resources and
the health of our forests. Management of trees infected with these
pests involves drastic measures, such as the complete removal of all
trees (infested and otherwise) in the immediate and surrounding areas.
The Asian Long Horned Beetle and Emerald Ash Borer
are two insects that can be easily spread in firewood. Although the
adult beetle may not be present, the firewood may be infested with the
immature stage of these insects.
Movement of any/all firewood from infested and/or
quarantine areas is prohibited in accordance with the Pennsylvania
Plant Pest Act of 1992. All such regulated firewood will be
confiscated and destroyed. First time offenders will be issued a
warning letter by Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, with repeat
offenders subject to prosecution according to provisions in the
Pennsylvania Plant Pest Act. Even if you are not within a quarantine
area using local firewood is best. Do not take wood home with you and
do not leave firewood - Burn It!
Emerald Ash Borer Beetle Quarantine exists in portions of Michigan,
Indiana, and Ohio. For further information go to:
www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq/ep/eab/quarantine.html
Asian Long Horned Beetle Quarantine exists in portions of Illinois,
New York, New Jersey. For further information go to:
www.aphis.usda.gov/lpa/issues/alb/alb-quar.html
This .pdf from the U. S. Department of Agriculture and the National
Park Service has pictures of the beetles.
www.nps.gov/acad/pdf/firewood.pdf
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