NOTICE TO PARK PATRONS
LIGHTNING PREDICTION AND WARNING SYSTEM
GUIDELINES
For your safety, Rohrman Park and Stephen Park have
been installed with the
THOR GUARD Lightning Prediction and Warning System. The system was made possible through a donation by the Schererville Soccer Club. Please read the
following guidelines carefully and inform others in your group or organization.
WARNING SYSTEM ACTIVATION
The systems are mounted on the roof of the restroom at both parks. The system is designed to provide an advance warning of the threat of lightning within the park. When the system detects the probability of a lightning hazard, the warning
horn will sound for a 15 second period and the strobe light will start to flash.
When the warning horn is sounded, park patrons should do the following:
1. Stop all
activity, including recreation activity, and clear the park immediately or seek proper shelter.
2. Park patrons
should not return to the park or move out of shelter, until the all clear signal
(3 short horn blasts) is given and the strobe light stops flashing.
3. Cancel any
contest or activity if the all clear signal does not sound after 30 minutes. This
would indicate that dangerous weather is still in the area.
4. Avoid open areas, water, elevated areas, dugouts and fencing, use of cellular phones, metal objects, isolated
trees, over head wires and power lines.
COMPLIANCE
Park patrons are expected to comply with the above procedures when the
lightning prediction system is activated indicating a threat of lightning. All
adults must act responsibly and serve as an example to younger park patrons. These
procedures apply to lease, rental or other agreements that allow park patrons to use park facilities. Park patrons include, but are not limited to individuals, groups, athletic leagues, teams, organizations,
and spectators. Failure to comply with the above procedures may result in an
individual or supervisor of individuals
(such as team coaches, managers, and group leaders) shall be subject
to a fine not to exceed $2500.
PERIOD of OPERATION
The lightning prediction and warning system shall be in operation 7
days per week during the period of April 1st through November 15th.
The hours of operation shall be from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00
p.m. System testing will be performed on the first Wednesday of each
month at 1:00 p.m.
