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Section 4.5
Lightning Safety in NLSI's Home Town
(Louisville, CO)
Emergency Action Plan for Lightning Storms
4.5.1 City
of Louisville Ball Fields
General Information
Lightning’s behavior is random and unpredictable. Preparedness
and quick response are the best defenses towards the lightning hazard.
Lightning Safety Program for Ball Fields
At the first signs of lightning or thunder, leave the ball field. Go
to your vehicle and take shelter there with the windows rolled up. ("If
you can hear it (thunder), Clear It (suspend activities)."
AVOID the rain and sun
shelters and the dugout areas. These are not safe from lightning.
AVOID going underneath trees. Trees "attract" lightning.
AVOID metal fences, gates, and tall light poles and power poles.
Wait 30 minutes after the last observed lightning or thunder before
you leave shelter. Game officials will signal a resumption of activities.
4.5.2 City of Louisville Outdoor Parks
General Information
Lightning’s behavior is random and unpredictable. Preparedness
and quick response are the best defenses towards the lightning hazard.
Lightning Safety Program for City Parks
At the first signs of lightning or thunder, leave the park. Go to your
vehicle and take shelter there with the windows rolled up. ("If
you can hear it (thunder), Clear It (suspend activities)."
AVOID the rain and sun shelters in the park. These are not safe
from lightning.
AVOID going underneath trees. Trees "attract" lightning.
AVOID metal fences, gates, and tall light poles and power poles.
Wait 30 minutes after the last observed lightning or thunder before
you resume outdoor activities.
4.5.3 City of Louisville Swimming Pools
General Information
Lightning’s behavior is random and unpredictable. Preparedness
and quick response are the best defenses towards the lightning hazard.
Our pools are connected to a much larger surface area via underground
water pipes, gas lines, electric and telephone wiring, etc. A lightning
strike in one place to this metallic network may induce shocks elsewhere.
Indoor and outdoor pools are the same for lightning.
Lightning Safety Program for Pools
At the first signs of lightning or thunder, the pools will be evacuated.
("If you can hear it (thunder), Clear It (suspend activities)."
They will remain cleared for 30 minutes after the last observed lightning
or thunder.
Patrons should leave the pool and the surrounding area. Seek shelter
inside the main building, or in a fully enclosed metal vehicle with
the windows up.
AVOID waiting under tall trees, umbrellas, or near electric
power lines.
AVOID use of showers or other contact with water.
AVOID use of the telephone.
AVOID contact with metal objects.
Teach this safety slogan:
"If you can see it, flee it; if you can
hear it, clear it."
Prepared by the
National Lightning Safety Institute, Louisville,
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