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   * avoid camping in or beyond [[https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&q=%22desert%20wash%22&tbs=imgo:1|desert washes]].  The water can rise suddenly in your camp, or block egress from the camp.((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Living-in-Arizona-questions?pid=305777#pid305777))   * avoid camping in or beyond [[https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&q=%22desert%20wash%22&tbs=imgo:1|desert washes]].  The water can rise suddenly in your camp, or block egress from the camp.((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Living-in-Arizona-questions?pid=305777#pid305777))
 +  * Similarly, avoid camping in low areas where runoff might collect from higher ground.  
   * carry extra food and water in case water or mud makes it impossible to get back to town.  It will dry out in a day or two.((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Living-in-Arizona-questions?pid=305757#pid305757))   * carry extra food and water in case water or mud makes it impossible to get back to town.  It will dry out in a day or two.((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Living-in-Arizona-questions?pid=305757#pid305757))
   * be ready to break camp **at a moment's notice** if needed.  This means deploying nothing that requires work before leaving:  awning, lawn chairs, bbq, tilted or portable panels.((or at least being willing to abandon items that do not prevent your departure))   * be ready to break camp **at a moment's notice** if needed.  This means deploying nothing that requires work before leaving:  awning, lawn chairs, bbq, tilted or portable panels.((or at least being willing to abandon items that do not prevent your departure))
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 +You don't have to be a meterologist or stormchaser, but a basic awareness of upcoming weather and flood/fire conditions is important.  
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 +Techniques:
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 +  * looking at multi-day forecast in your area
 +  * if you stay in one area, you may want to leverage the community's text/email/phone alert system, or configure a weather radio to receive alerts
 +  * watch for smoke plumes that could indicate wildfire
  
  
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