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Severe Weather 1. It is the responsibility of the organization reserving the fields to have a designated individual in charge of the complex for each tournament to monitor the weather conditions. (Tournament Director) For non -tournaments, it is the coaches of the home team to monitor the weather during practices or games. 2. Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado Watch a. Notify coaches and umpires on all fields of the potential threat. Inform them to be alert for rapidly changing weather conditions. b. Inform all spectators at each field of the potential threat and to be alert for rapidly changing weather conditions. 3. Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado Warning a. When a severe thunderstorm or tornado warning is issued, heavy rain, hail, or damaging winds can be expected. Funnel clouds may also be spotted. b. When a warning is issued, all game play must be suspended immediately. i. All players, coaches, spectators, and umpires should get to a safe location until all clear is given. 4. Lightning a. When lightning is observed, all practice/game play shall be suspended for 30 minutes and all players, coaches, spectators, and game officials should seek shelter. i. Everyone should wait at least 30 minutes after the last flash of lightning or sound of thunder before returning to the field or activity. All -Clear a. Once the "All -Clear" has been issued by the National Weather service, event organizers and coaches should: i. Assess and contact emergency services as needed. (Fire, Medical, etc.) ii. Access damage to facilities/fields. It is not safe to enter severely damaged or demolished buildings. in. Report all damage to the Park Foreman and Sports Coordinator 1. The Park Foreman will determine if the facility is deemed safe to resume play or not. 6 Approved: Commission: April 9, 2025, City Council: April 21, 2025 Page 58 of 184