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Lightning Policy/Procedure
Upon the first 7-mile reading on any lightning tracker, or the sound of 1 long blast from the air horn (Mila fields only) immediate clearance of ALL fields is required. Everyone must clear the fields and take immediate shelter (dugouts are not considered adequate shelter).
"Merritt Island Little League requests all players, coaches, and spectators vacate the playing fields IMMEDIATELY. Please seek shelter in a permanent building or vehicle (NOT THE DUGOUTS) as we wait for the current storm to clear. Please stay clear of all trees, towers, and utility poles. Lightning tends to strike taller objects. Please stay away from metal bleachers, backstops, and fences. Lightning can travel long distances through metal. Please DO NOT return to the playing fields until a league official gives the ALL-CLEAR indication verbally or by the sound of 2 long blasts on the air horn. Thank you for your cooperation!"
Do not resume play until 30 minutes after the last lightning strike within the 7-mile range on the Electronic Lightning Indicator. If a ready of 7 miles occurs during the 30 minutes, the clock starts over!
This procedure may cause lengthy delays, but we must remember that safety is our #1 priority. Please make every effort to wait out the delay to conclude the game on its scheduled date. Please do not call games after only a few minutes!
Again, two long blasts from the air horn or verbal communication from a league official is required to resume play! No matter what procedures other leagues use, when on our fields we.... NEVER JEOPARDIZE ANYONES SAFTEY... PERIOD!