Released: April 2, 2014 - Wednesday, 02:12 PM
Strong Wind Event
Contact: Tony CipollaPhone: (805) 781 4547Date and time of incident: 4-1-14, Overnight Hours Place of Occurrence: Camp San Luis ObispoVictim Information: N/ASuspect Information: N/ASometime last night, a strong wind event occurred on the grounds of Camp San Luis Obispo. The wind event created a path of damage that included a set of wooden stairs and a 30-foot set of bleachers that were picked up and carried by the wind and destroyed, a 20-foot connex (large metal cargo container) that was moved approximately 12 feet and flipped, and severe damage to trees, fencing, a communications pole and a cell tower. No one was injured. This wind event may have been the result of a possible downburst, which is a meteorological term which indicates winds that are directed downward and then outward, contrary to a tornado in which the winds are moving inward and upward. Media are directed to Camp San Luis Obispo's Public Affairs point of contact , Major Mark Johnson at (805) 594-6505. 
