Horseshoe Scout Reservation Chester County Council, BSA Boy Scouts of America Camp Ware Camp Horseshoe


 
 

CURRENT RESERVATION
CONDITIONS

Updated
Tuesday August 24, 2010

HSR weather and Fire Watch
is updated every Friday, and throughout the weekend as changing conditions may warrant


General Conditions / Camp Horseshoe / Camp Ware / Snow Policy
Current Weather at HSR / Wildfire Danger /
Firewood Advisory


GENERAL CONDITIONS

24 August, 2010
 

Next Weather Update: September 24, 2010
 

 

DETAILED CURRENT WEATHER
CONDITIONS & FORECAST

Peach Bottom, PA
Camp Ware
Rising Sun, MD
Camp Horseshoe
Nottingham, PA
Camp Horseshoe


CAMP HORSESHOE

No current restrictions.


CAMP WARE

No current restrictions.


WILDFIRE DANGER

TODAY
24 August, 2010


Moderate
 


 

Low
Fires will not spread beyond heat of camp fire or brush fire.
Moderate
Fires will start from open flame, camp or brush fire. Spreads slowly.
High
Fires will start from a lighted match and spread rapidly in dry grass, slower with moisture. Will continue to spread until extinguished.
Very High
Fires will start readily from match or glowing embers, and spreads rapidly as it increases in size. May crown young conifers.
Extreme
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.

 


 

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.
 

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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