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4. Stop counting when you hear the bang of thunder.5. Take this number and divide by 5. This will give you an approximation of how far away the lightning is (5seconds = 1 mile). EXAMPLE: You see a flash of lightning and you begin to count. You reach 45 before youhear the bang of thunder. 45÷5 = 9. The lightning would be approximately 9 miles away. Using this methodyou would suspend activity with lightning at or within 6 miles.6. Activity is resumed with the permission of a member of the Athletic Training Staff 30 minutes after the lastlightning detected at or within 6 miles.SCRIPT FOR CONVERSATION WITH OFFICIALHello, my name is _________________________. I am a member of the University of West Alabama AthleticTraining Staff. I would like to speak with you regarding our lightning safety procedures. On site we have a lightningdetector which I will use to monitor lightning. In accordance to NCAA recommendations, lightning detected within8-20 miles is considered to pose an imminent threat. Per UWA's lightning safety policy, when the lightning detectorreveals 2 consecutive strikes within the 8-20 mile range OR the flash/bang method reveals lightning less than 6 mileswe strongly recommend suspending activity until the danger of a lightning strike has passed. We have acommunication system to inform all participants and any fans.Chain of Action for Lightning EmergenciesAthletic Training Staff Member Monitors WeatherLIGHTNING STRIKEImminent Danger DetectedSignal to Players to suspend activityPA Announcement to Fans♦ Appropriate shelterEvacuate Players, Coaches,Officials, and Support StaffEvacuate fansAthletic Training Staff Monitor LightningIf Safe, Resume ActivityIf danger remains, cancel activityLightning Detection Procedures for Athletes during Non Supervised ActivitiesExamples: athletes using facilities in the off season, or outside of regular practice hoursLightning is a dangerous phenomenon. Athletic teams that practice and compete outdoors are at risk when theweather is inclement. The safest measure to take is to proceed indoors whenever you see thunderclouds forming andremain until the storm passes. Just because you can not see lightning does not mean you are not at risk if you areoutdoors. Other warning signs of impending bad weather include: sudden decrease in temperature, sudden change inhumidity, increase in air movement, and visible dark storm clouds (though these are not always present during alightning strike). The Athletic Training staff has a lightning detection policy in place for practices and games;however, we are aware that athletes often use UWA’s athletic facilities when there is no supervision by the coaches.60
In the event athletes are using the facilities without supervision, the Athletic Training staff would like to educate youand encourage you to use FLASH-to-BANG method to monitor the proximity of the lightning. THE FLASH-to-BANG Method is an approximation of the distance of the lightning NO METHOD OF LIGHTNING DETECTIONCAN DETECT EVERY STRIKE.The Flash-bang method of lightning detection:1. Auditory: Flash-to-Bang TheoryTo use this method, count the seconds from the time the lightning “flash” is sighted to when the clap of thunder“bang” is heard. Divide this number by five to obtain how far away (in miles) the lightning is occurring. Forexample, if fifteen seconds are counted between seeing the “flash” and hearing the “bang”, fifteen divided by fiveequals three. Therefore, the lightning flash is approximately three miles away.♦♦Each five seconds equal one mileIf the time between seeing the “flash” and hearing the “bang” is between 15-30 seconds (3-6 miles), teamsshould take precautions and seek shelter.*The National Severe Storms Laboratory recommends that by the time the spotter obtains a “flash-to-bang” count offifteen seconds, all individuals should have left the athletic site and reached “safe shelter".PA ANNOUNCEMENT DURING INCLEMENT WEATHERMay I have your attention? We have been notified of approaching inclement weather. Activity will cease until wehave determined it is safe and the risk of lightning is diminished. We advise you to seek shelter in the followingareas:AT UWA:1. Football/Soccer Game: Evacuate to Pruitt Hall Gymnasium, the armory, or your vehicle2. Softball Game: Evacuate to the Student Union Building or your vehicle3. Baseball Game: Evacuate to your vehicle4. Cross Country Race: Suitable Structure, ditch without water, group of trees, your vehicle, etc.5. Rodeo: Evacuate to the Rodeo Barn or your vehicle6. Tennis: Evacuate to the Student Union Building or your vehicleThough protection from lightning is not guaranteed, you may seek shelter in an automobile.Thank you for your cooperation.COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR ALL ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT PERSONNELAs a member of the University of West Alabama Athletic Department, I attest that I have read, understand, and willadhere to the University of West Alabama Athletic Department Lightning Safety policy.Signature of staff memberDateWitness signatureDate61
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