Pro-active Planning:
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Assign staff to monitor local weather conditions before
and during events.
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Develop criteria for suspension and resumption of play:
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A 30-second or less flash-to-bang count calls for
removal of athletes from the field to an appropriate
shelter.
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Thirty-minute rule. Once play has been suspened,
wait at least 30 minutes after the last flash of lightning
is witnessed or thunder is heard prior to resuming
play.
Develop an evacuation plan, inclduing identification
of appropriate nearby shelters.
Hold periodic reviews for appropriate personnel.
For more detailed information, refer to the "Guidelines
for Lightning Safety" contained in the the NFHS Sports
Medicine Handbook, which can be onbtained by calling 800-776-3462
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