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Transcript of Lightning Safety For Scouts Purpose Lightning Safety Training and Education is a must…
Overview
• LIGHTNING IS A SIGNIFICANT HAZARD !!!
• Scouting Lightning Hazards are real…
• LIGHTNING SAFETY GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS
• CALL TO ACTION
More Education is
Needed for our Leaders and our Scouts
Lightning -- Significant Hazards
• LIGHTNING: Is the Underrated Killer
• #2 Storm Killer In U.S.
• More Than Tornadoes and Hurricanes Combined
• Life-Long Debilitating Injury On Many More Than It Kills
• Kills ~73 individuals / Year and Injures over 1,000 / Year In U.S.
• $5 Billion Economic Impact Each Year In U.S.
• Yet Lightning Safety Receives Surprisingly Little Attention!
Lightning Casualties In U.S. (1959-2005)(National Severe Storms Laboratory)
Radio and Radio Equipment(1%)
Farm andHeavy Equipment
(5%)
Telephone(4%)
Golf(6%)
Open Fields(Includes Fields in Campsites & Sports Fields)
(45%)
Under Trees(23%)
Water(Swimming,
boating,fishing)(14%)
Trees & Fences (2%)
Camping Activities can put Scouts at Risk! Camping Activities can put Scouts at Risk!
Scouting Lightning Hazards
Scouting Activities can put Scouts at Risk!
• Open Fields (45%)
• Sports Fields
• Campgrounds
• Outdoor Activities
• Water Sports Activities
• Other Concerns:
• Metal Bleachers!
• Long Metal Fences!
• Power Lines
Scouting Lightning Hazards
• Water Related (14%)
• Swimming
• Indoor Pools Too!
• Boating
• Water Related (14%)
• Swimming
• Indoor Pools Too!
• Boating
Scouting Lightning Hazards
• Golf (6%)
• Hiking in Patrols
• Heavy Equipment (5%)
• Grounds Keepers
• Telephone (4%)
Everyone!
Scouting Activities can put Scouts At Risk!
Scouting Lightning Hazards
NO!
Don’t “Tough It Out”!
•Do
• Postpone Or Cancel Event
• Prevent Scout Lives and Life-Long Crippling Injuries
Being Safe is: More Important Than A Game!
Scouts have to be aware of Rising Lightning Casualty Rates Education is key to survival and response…
Scouting Activities Can Put Scouts at Risk!
Scouting Lightning Hazards
Scouting Lightning Hazards
• The Highest Lightning Rate is in the U.S. is the South East Region and Mid-West Region• But All places have some Lightning Risk!
Recommendations
THERE ARE MANY LIGHTNING SAFETY GROUPS TO GATHER CRITICAL INFORMATION
• 16 Lightning Experts From Diverse Disciplines
• National Labs• Universities• Operational Meteorology• Medicine• Industry• Safety• Insurance• Education• Athletics
Our primary GOAL is: To provide consistent and correct information about Lightning Safety Guidelines through education and training programs
Recommendations (con’t.)
Follow Safety Guidelines 1. Safer And Unsafe Locations
(Develop signage and post on Certified Safe Buildings…)
2. Train Individuals
• Train Small Groups
• Train Large Groups
4. Follow specific action training components provided. Take the Lightning Safety Course; (age appropriate) and complete the Lightning Safety Quiz Upon completion a Certification Card will be presented”
5. Learn First Aid For Lightning Victims
Recommendations (con’t.)
People Don’t Realize the Long Distances Lightning Can Strike
Lightning Strikes an average of 3 Nautical Miles (NM) in Distance A ‘Bolt From the Blue’ ~ up to 15 NM- “this is not uncommon” Ground Strikes ~ up to 60 NM-have been documented from Anvil (this is a Rare Distance)
People Don’t Realize the Length of Time Lightning Can Strike
Debris Cloud has documented that a Ground Strike has occurred 75 minutes after the Thunderstorm has decayed …
Recommendations (con’t.)
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• Use ‘30-30 Rule’ To Determine If Lightning Is A Threat
• If 30 Secs Or Less “Flash To Bang”, Seek Proper Shelter
• Back-Up Rule (if you can’t see the lightning): If You Can Hear Thunder, Seek Proper Shelter
• Wait 30 Min Or More After Last Thunder, Before Leaving Proper Shelter
• Most Casualties Occur Before, and especially After, Thunderstorms
• 30-30 Rule May Seem Too Conservative -- It’s Not!
Important Points
Recommendations (con’t.)
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Some Important Points For Scouters
Use Lightning Notification Services when appropriate.
Check the weather while planning your trip, “Be Prepared”.
Use National Lightning Detection Network Data
Use Automatic Notification Systems when Lightning is within various distances of an Event Site / Time
Units are encouraged to purchase small weather radios and monitor the weather as best as you can- stay informed. Listen to the Weather Station on your Weather Radio)
Have a Notification System in place when ‘All Clear’
Need To Watch The Skies And React Appropriately
Recommendations (con’t.)
Seek Proper Shelter
Buildings are much better than vehicles
Vehicles Offer Some Safety
No Place Outside is Safe – Know the safety position and stay away from tall trees
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Lightning Certified Facilities
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Lightning Protected Buildings
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Once in Proper Shelter Avoid Conducting Paths to: Outside Telephones (corded) Electrical Appliances / (unshielded wiring) TVs, VCRs, And TV Cables Computers Light Switches Electrical Outlets Plumbing: showers, sinks, restrooms Pools (indoor and outdoor) Don’t Watch Lightning from Windows / Doorways Inner Rooms Are Better
Recommendations (con’t.)
Recommendations (con’t.)
First Aid For Lightning
Call 91
Apply CPR / Mouth To Mouth Resuscitation
All Deaths From Cardiac Arrest / Stopped Breathing
Myth:
Lightning Victim Can Electrocute You
90% Survive -- Give The First Aid
Beware Downed Live Wires!
First Aid For Lightning
Call 91
Apply CPR / Mouth To Mouth Resuscitation
All Deaths From Cardiac Arrest / Stopped Breathing
Myth:
Lightning Victim Can Electrocute You
90% Survive -- Give The First Aid
Beware Downed Live Wires!
Courtesy of National Lightning Safety Institute
Some Important Pointers For ScoutersSome Important Pointers For Scouters
1) Every unit is requested to implement a Lightning Safety Plan and use the training provided.
• The primary Goal is to Protect Scouts and Staff
2) Continuing Education & Training Program is a must.
• Teach Your Scouts And Staff How to help protect themselves outdoors and Outside of Scouting
3) Scout Education programs have been developed to ensure your safety.
• Help Your Community Protect Itself
• Generate Support For Scouting by being safe and knowledgeable in a lightning storm.
NNJC is concerned for all Scouters
Involve everyone; Scouting Professionals, Scout Leaders and Senior Scouts need to be involved training
Integrate and Implement a Lightning Safety Plan which is age appropriate, dynamic and entertaining
Have Support Materials “Prepared” (Brochures and magnets) samples are available and ready for Distribution
Publish “A Guide to Lightning Safety Resource Manual”, are your Scouts prepared?
Take the Lightning safety Quiz and Get Lightning Safety Certified”
The online quiz will have a direct link to submit your completion and a training card will be sent to you.
NNJC is concerned for all Scouters
Summary
Lightning is an Extremely Significant Hazard
Far Too Often Underrated
Lightning Safety Education can Help Scouts improve their Lightning Safety skills…
All Scouters must Play A Vital Role!
Implement a Lightning Safety Plan
Educate everyone on Lightning Safety
Bring Lighting Safety to the Public
Education is Key to saving a Life…
Lightning Safety
HANDOUTS!
Questions?
Want To Do Lightning Safety? Send requests to Daniel E. Stryker
[email protected] (201 247-0277)