This web site provides the community with information about the work being done to address potentially hazardous military munitions at the Borrego Maneuver Area in Borrego Springs, California as a result of prior military training. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District is conducting this work to enhance public safety and reduce the risk these munitions pose to present and future users of the area. Information and opportunities for public involvement will be updated and posted regularly.

Never touch, remove, or disturb any munition or suspected munition items!

3 “Rs” of Munitions Safety:  Recognize, Retreat, Report

1. Recognize it
   Munitions come in many shapes and sizes:
   • Some will look new while others will look old and rusty
   • Some will look like bullets or bombs and can be small or large in size
   • Some will look like pointed metal pipes, soda cans, small balls, or even an old car muffler
   
   
2. Retreat from it
   If you find something that could be a munition, leave it alone and leave the area. It does not matter how old, rusty, new, or shiny the item may look, munitions are dangerous and could injure or kill you. Don’t take any chances – leave it alone.
   
   
3. Report it
   If you find something that could be a munition, report what you saw and where you saw it to the San Diego County Sheriff Department (760-767-5656) or call 9-1-1. Reporting it can save another person from injury or death. Report anything you think could be a munition.
   
   

Leave the handling of munitions to the trained experts who can assess the item and make the area safe.

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