Wellers Bay National Wildlife Area Management Plan: appendix 5

Appendix 4: Department of National Defence Wellers Bay National Wildlife Area public information notice, 2014

Explosive hazard warning

Be advised that there is a risk of serious injury or death to persons entering The Wellers Bay National Wildlife Area. It is a former bombing range used by the Department of National Defence and unexploded explosive ordnance (UXO) continue to be found in the area.

If you find something that could be UXO:

1. Do not touch it. If disturbed, UXO can explode, causing injury or death
2. Remember the location and leave the area.
3. Contact 911 or your local police as soon as possible to report what you've found.

For more information on UXO, visit Department of National Defence (DND)'s UXO and legacy sites program website.

Hazardous materials warning

Be advised that there is a risk of serious injury or death to persons entering Wellers Bay National Wildlife Area. The area is a former bombing range used by the Department of National Defence and hazards posed by unexploded explosive ordnance (UXO) continue to exist.

Where UXO warning signs have been posted, obey the instructions and stay safe!

If you have found something that could be UXO:

1. Don’t touch it!
   If disturbed, UXO can explode, causing death or injury.
2. Remember the location and leave the area.
   Remember where you saw the object. Go back the same way you came.
3. Call 9-1-1 or local police.
   As soon as possible, report what you found by calling 9-1-1 or contacting local police.

New and shiny, old and rusty, clean or dirty, all UXO is dangerous!
For more information on unexploded explosive ordnance, visit DND’s UXO and Legacy Sites Program Website.