EXPLOSIVES ALERT:

NOTICE OF POTENTIAL UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE

Unexploded ordnance (“UXO”) is various kinds of weapons or munitions that have been armed, launched or released, but have not exploded. UXO varies in size from 1/2" (e.g., bullets) to 10' (e.g., bombs and rockets). Depending on the kind of UXO, motion, pressure or heat can cause the UXO to explode. Various kinds of UXO are shown on the attached paper [or, “on the reverse side of this paper”.].

There are certain areas of the former Fort Ord where unexploded ordnance was found buried in the ground. The U.S. Army has attempted to “clear” those areas of UXO. There is a possibility that UXO remains in these areas. The UXO may be intact or in parts or fragments.

UXO CAN HURT OR KILL YOU. YOU MUST BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL WHEN WORKING IN THE SOIL IN THESE AREAS.

UXO SAFETY WARNINGS

◆ When you see potential UXO, STOP. Do not move closer.

◆ Never transmit radio frequencies (e.g., walkie talkies, C.B. radios or other personal communication devices).

◆ Never attempt to remove anything near a UXO.

◆ Never attempt to touch, move, or disturb a UXO.

◆ Clearly mark the UXO area.

◆ Avoid any area where UXO is located.

◆ Call the federal police at 408-242-7851 or 7852 to report what you have found.

For more information concerning UXO cleanup at the former Fort Ord, contact the Directorate of Environmental and Natural Resources Management at the Presidio of Monterey (408-242-7924).