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1 Lightning Safety for Fairs St. Augustine, FL, Thursday, May 12 th, 2016 Shocking Statistics Motivation Recognition Programs Safety Plan Toolkit Recognition WRN Ambassador Program Lightning delay at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, SC. (Photo courtesy- ESPN) 2 How does lightning form? Updraft and downdrafts in a thunderstorm transport small liquid drops above the freezing level. Hail/graupel develops. Hail collides with additional water droplets and ice particles. Electrons shear off ascending particles and collect on descending particles. Negatively charged particles are at the bottom of the storm. Positivitely charged particles rise up taller ground objects. Negative charges descent, channels of electricity meet and transfer of electricity is physically seen as lightning. 4 1
2 Types of Lightning Cloud to ground Cloud to cloud Bolts from the blue 5 Lightning Myths Lightning never strikes the same place twice. Rubber tires on a car protect you from lightning. Lightning is attracted to metal. Dugouts are completely safe. 6 Lightning Fatalities Density density of fatalities. (Graphic courtesy- Walker S. Ashley and Christopher W. Gilson) 7 2
3 Lightning Fatalities in fatalities nationwide in
4 August 5, 2012 Race Cancelled after 98/160 laps 1 fatality, 9 injuries Spectators evacuate the stands at Pocono Raceway. (Photo courtesy- Associated Press) 13 4
5 Indiana State Fair August 14, fatalities, 58 injuries Spectators rush to lift the remnants of the collapsed stage at the Indiana State Fair. 14 Belgium Festival August 18, fatalities, 71 injured Stage collapse tragedy. (Photo courtesy of Photonews/Getty Images) 15 Ottawa Bluesfest July 17, injured Emergency workers rushed to the MBNA Stage Sunday July 17, 2011 after the stage collapsed (Photo courtesy of Ashley Fraser) 16 5
6 Brady Block Party August 7, 2011 Tulsa, OK Lead time with advanced noticed of a storm heading toward the area allowed for spectators to be cleared of the area before the stage collapsed. 17 NCAA Sports Medicine Handbook NATA Position Statement on Lightning Released in March NOAA s Guidelines for Lightning Safety Fairgrounds Designate a Weather Watcher Train Staff/Inform Fans/Shelters Evacuation occurs at a minimum 8 mile radius Recommendations for 15 and 12 miles for more organized and fast-moving thunderstorms. Resumption of Play No lightning within 6 miles (storms moving away) No lightning observed for the past 30 minutes (day) No thunder observed for the past 30 minutes (night) 19 6
7 NWS Outdoor Safety Programs Engage our partners to become WRN Ambassadors Enable venues to make educated decisions with plans in place Encourage venues to become StormReady Supporters 20 NWS Outdoor Safety Programs The Lakeland Center is recognized as StormReady, becomes a Weather- Ready Nation Ambassador, and completes the Lightning Toolkit. 21 Safety Plan Fairgrounds Motivates venues to pursue a lightning safety plan. BE PROACTIVE Utilizing the Toolkit Safety Plan Submission Local National Weather Service 22 7
8 Eligible Venues Outdoor Stadiums Raceways Fairs Golf Courses Concert Venues Little League Facilities 23 Keys to Preparing a Venue Information Reception Decision Support Standards Public Notification Plan Protection Program Education 24 Toolkit Before the Event Weather watcher designated Situational awareness During the Event Weather Monitoring Internet, TV, weather radio, lightning detection service Decision Points Radii After the Event Review of Operations Cloud-to-ground strike behind a Texas League baseball game in Midland, TX (Photo courtesy- Brian Curran, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX) 25 8
9 Lightning Radii Rings Recommended radii for lightning delay decisions Graphic courtesy- Charlie Woodrum (NWS Pittsburgh, PA) 26 Importance of Consistent Messaging Officials Venue Messaging Stadium Operations Event Staff Media Security 27 Evacuation Plans Neyland Stadium evacuation routes (Graphics courtesy- Brian Gard) 28 9
10 Safe Structures Large substantial building, fully enclosed. Have grounded wiring and plumbing with metal structural members. Surrounds people inside with a cage-like effect. Credit: Ron Holle 29 Safe/Unsafe Vehicles Safe Fully enclosed metal-topped vehicle Buses Unsafe Convertibles Fiberglass body/cloth top Golf carts Bicycles/motorcycles 30 Resuming Activities Lightning has left a 6 mile radius AND No thunder/lightning observed for 30 minutes 31 10
11 Education Opportunities Weather Day at the Event Weather safety public announcements Before and during the event During a delay Display radar imagery on video display boards. Information in programs/apps Potential for a delay, what to do Inform spectators of re-entry procedure Publications 32 Toolkit Walkthrough 33 Preparation Checklists
12 Recognition Ceremonies Fairgrounds Toolkit Review Safety Plan Submission Approval of Plan NWS Recognition Media Event Charlie Woodrum, Meteorologist, presents Paul Hanlon, Major League Baseball Director of Facility Operations, with a "When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!" sign at Petco Park in San Diego, CA. 35 Recognition Ceremonies Fairgrounds Bowling Green is recognized for completing lightning plans. 36 Is the U.S. Weather Ready? Sandy Katrina Atlanta- January 28, 2014 South of Buffalo - November
13 Becoming a WRN Ambassador 39 Weather Ready Benefits Benefits for Ambassadors Consistency in messaging Taking partial ownership of the WRN storyboard or call to action Highlights their contributions Direct interaction with NOAA on data access inquiries Fosters innovative opportunities Periodic s on events and outreach information and new products and services sent to them from WRN Communications Team 40 Partnerships Developed 41 13
14 Value of Partnerships 42 WRN Ambassador Initiative Established Partners 43 WRN Ambassador Initiative The Whole Community 44 14
15 Establish Local Partnerships 46 Joint Preparedness Efforts Mass Messaging Take advantage of technology PSAs Utilize Local Celebrities Power of influence 47 Fair Managers What can be done now? Pinpoint your vulnerable venues and events Work with local emergency management and NWS office to ensure thorough plans are in place Complete Lightning Safety Toolkit Remain flexible with the editable toolkit Share completed plans with us Request signs Recognition Ceremonies Become a Weather Ready Nation Ambassador 48 15
16 Questions?
Information Reception: Decision Support Standards: Public Notification Plan: Protection Program: Education:
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