Lockheed Fire Update: Aware but not notified of any immediate danger
by Staff
August 13, 2009
AWARE BUT NOT NOTIFIED OF IMMEDIATE DANGER
“Mount Hermon Christian Camp and Conference Center is aware of a fire that is burning in the Bonny Doon location. Currently we have NOT been notified by the Felton Fire Department that the camp is in any danger. We are aware this condition could change over time. Please understand that the fire would have to travel through the town of Felton, over highway 9, across the valley, across streams, and through the fire resistant Redwoods to become a direct physical threat. Camp leadership has notified all staff of the fire. In order to keep our lines free, please pass this information to concerned family members of other guests. Please continue to pray for this emergency. It is Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 9 am . You may monitor our web site for further updates at www.mounthermon.org.”
ONLY, If they ask about our evacuation plans, you can share…
“We have extensive plans in place that we could use to evacuate any of our camps. If notified by Felton Fire Department, we would use pre-determined evacuation transportation and shelter locations that are ready to aid us in the unlikely event we would ever have to evacuate. These locations and means would be dependant on the situation at the time of notice. We have rosters of all campers at all our sites and would verify them if there becomes any indication we might besked to evacuate.”
Mount Hermon Christian Camp and Conference Center is aware of a fire that is burning in the Bonny Doon location. Currently we have NOT been notified by the Felton Fire Department that the camp is in any danger. We are aware this condition could change over time. Please understand that the fire would have to travel through the town of Felton, over Highway 9, across the valley, across streams, and through the fire resistant Redwoods to become a direct physical threat.
Camp leadership has notified all staff of the fire. In order to keep our lines free, please pass this information to concerned family members of other guests. Please continue to pray for this emergency. You may monitor our web site here for further updates.