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Title: Lightning Safety Training


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Purpose
Lightning Safety Training and Education is a must
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Overview
  • LIGHTNING IS A SIGNIFICANT HAZARD !!!
  • Scouting Lightning Hazards are real
  • LIGHTNING SAFETY GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS
  • CALL TO ACTION

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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!

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Scouting Lightning Hazards
Camping Activities can put Scouts at Risk!
Lightning Casualties In U.S. (1959-2005)(National
Severe Storms Laboratory)
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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

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Scouting Lightning Hazards
Under Trees (23) of Lightning Strikes
occur at an Outdoor Activity
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Scouting Lightning Hazards
  • Water Related (14)
  • Swimming
  • Indoor Pools Too!
  • Boating

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Scouting Lightning Hazards
Scouting Activities can put Scouts At Risk!
  • Golf (6)
  • Hiking in Patrols
  • Heavy Equipment (5)
  • Grounds Keepers
  • Telephone (4)
  • Everyone!

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Scouting Lightning Hazards
Scouting Activities Can Put Scouts at Risk!
Scouts have to be aware of Rising Lightning
Casualty Rates Education is key to survival and
response
  • Dont Tough It Out!
  • Do
  • Postpone Or Cancel Event
  • Prevent Scout Lives and Life-Long Crippling
    Injuries
  • Being Safe is More Important Than A Game!

NO!
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Scouting Lightning Hazards
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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

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Recommendations (cont.)
  • Follow Safety Guidelines
  • Safer And Unsafe Locations (Develop signage and
    post on Certified Safe Buildings)
  • Train Individuals
  • Train Small Groups
  • Train Large Groups
  • 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
  • Learn First Aid For Lightning Victims

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Recommendations (cont.)
  • People Dont 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 Dont 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

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Recommendations (cont.)
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Recommendations (cont.)
Important Points
  • 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 cant 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 -- Its
    Not!

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Recommendations (cont.)
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

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Recommendations (cont.)
  • 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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Recommendations (cont.)
  • 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)
  • Dont Watch Lightning from Windows / Doorways
  • Inner Rooms Are Better

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Recommendations (cont.)
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Recommendations (cont.)
Some Important Pointers For Scouters
  • 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!

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NNJC is concerned for all Scouters
  • 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.

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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.

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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

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Lightning Safety
HANDOUTS!
Questions? Want To Do Lightning Safety?
Send requests to Daniel E. Stryker
dan_at_gainsllc.com (201 247-0277)
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