Loitering within or on the grounds of the YMCA. The Redwoods Group, American Red Cross and National Lightning Safety Institute continue to recommend the proactive action of removing swimmers from indoor pools as a lightning storm approaches and until after it passes. The organization also developed an extension of the NLIs 30-minute rule: the 30-30 rule. Your membership card is non-transferable. Community YMCA locations include the Lansdowne, Ridley and Springfield branches. The American Red Cross provides the following suggestions: 1. Find a course in your community or online. Yjg2M2ViMDgyM2I5ZGE1NWExNWY1Mjc3Y2JjNjBhNDQ4MDRiNGYyYmZjNjJk Every year people are killed or seriously injured by severe thunderstorms despite advance warning. This includes: Education on facts about the dangers of lightning, Emergency action plan for lightning in the area, along with severe weather watches and warnings, Suggest staff members attend the free National Weather Service SkyWarn basic storm spotter training to enhance weather awareness. See the fullAquatic Swim Safety Testing Policy. YjQ3YTBlMDJhOGY5ZWZhYTE4Mjc3NzY0ZjA3Y2MwMGEwMzM0N2ZlYzc0OWIx Make sure your organization has a policy in place, that staff know what the triggers are for the pool to be closed and communicate often to members about what your policy is. Your access to this site was blocked by Wordfence, a security provider, who protects sites from malicious activity. Using or possessing alcohol or illegal chemicals on YMCA property, in YMCA vehicles, and at YMCA-sponsored programs. MTY0OWI2MWFkODJmYzA2ZDI1MmVjNzAyM2FkYTY4NmE2Y2Q3OGM3MzJhYjgz Additionally, over time concrete and the pool area environment can deteriorate bonding. OWI4ZDJlNGU4ZWVkNGMyNWQ5MjQ3MmM1MWJhYWMzODE1MjFkOWQzYWFmMDk2 http://www.lightningsafety.com/nlsi_pls/indoor_pools.html, http://lightningsafety.com/nlsi_pls/pool_closing_guide.pdf. ODRhNThlZmU5Nzg2Y2UzZjA2MTUxZGQ5ODE5MzFiZjUwNWJlN2Q3ZDk5Mzc3 Failure to comply will result in a revocation of YMCA privileges both immediate and future.Deadly or offensive weapons are defined as any device whose design and/or implementation may produce death or serious bodily injury. The best time to swim is during the daytime. I saw in several sites like Frankfurt tourism, but there are not definitions about length of the pools. Inappropriate, immodest or sexually revealing attire. endobj Basketball (Springfield and Ridley facilities) is restricted to Community YMCA Full Privilege Members only, always. ODg4NTE4OTAwY2NjY2E3OTEyMmMyN2Q3YzI4ODVhZDA2OWMyODQwMjU5MDli Smoking and/or vaping of any substance on YMCA property the YMCA and its property are a smoke-free environment. Improve your swimming skills and learn how to prevent drownings and how to make safe rescues by taking a Red Cross Swim Course. Subscribe for safety tips, stories from the field, and information on how to get involved with the Canadian Red Cross. We strive to provide a safe and enjoyable facility for our members. MmM0YTEwZWE5NGZiYjk3ZTE5YTg0YmFiZmIyYjk1ZmIzMTc0MThlNzg0ODVj Do not use alcohol or drugs in or around the pool. Although both catastrophes are relatively rare, when they do occur, sensational headlines and videos are quick to appear on the mainstream and social media networks. Have adult (18+) supervision at all times from either in the water or from the pool deck. Watch our social media pages (Facebook,Twitter), or our mobile app for iPhones and Android phones. View our privacy policy. Many new pools also do not comply because though the basic grid is bonded they have added stainless steel lifeguard chairs or metal bleachers that are not connected with the grid. One last point: a detail both sides repeat is that nobody has ever been killed by lightning while swimming. Every thunderstorm produces lightning, which kills more people each year than tornadoes or hurricanes. Listen to local news or NOAA Weather Radio for emergency updates. Due to this, both the water and these components can conduct a very dangerous electrical shock from lightning in a pool. rw% nPr)#'*IPxl M1EqB06/C 0?6%?QFe 5X|NoN5l ! Determine what actions to take based on the threat level, including: Whether to evacuate facilities or just issue warnings and advice on safe shelter, When to notify staff and patrons that the threat has subsided and normal activities can resume. However, you can avoid lightning injuries by taking certain precautions. The YMCA is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable pool experience for all. Rachel Griffiths, MA, is Communication Director for Aquatic Safety Research Group. The National Weather Service, National Lightning Safety Institute and the National Athletic Trainers Association are three of several groups that recommend evacuation of indoor pools when the threat of lightning exists. Be prepared for thunderstorms and severe weather. A thunder and lightning show may sound excitingunless youre in the water, and thats a different story. Lightning has been observed in indoor pools, causing injuries and electrical damage. Identify the closest safe locations before the beginning of the season, and consider posting signs that promote lightning safety and indicate locations that provide protection from lightning. Applications are now open through March 24, 2023! It is generally recommended that patrons be notified (or evacuated based on the emergency action plan) and staff take shelter when thunderstorms move within 10 miles. Aside from the NWS, the National Lightning Institute also provides recommendations for storm safety. More organized thunderstorms (squall lines, bow echoes, super cells, large clusters) should prompt a greater lead-time as compared to an isolated thunderstorm. Only swim in the shallow area of the pool. The cycle repeats after each thunder bang. Below are some things you want to know about Guest Visits at our Y: Guests may have limited access to YMCA facilities including: Proper Identification for Guests All guests are required to show a valid, government-issued photo-ID (state ID/drivers license, or school issued ID). endobj View our privacy policy. An article that appeared in the November/December 2008 issue ofAquatics International stated that there was no longer a need to clear indoor swimming pools during a thunderstorm. Y2RkYTZkNTkzZTg1MTc2ZGM2MmY1NzhiM2FmYTdiYTkxNzYxOWFmZDFkZmQ2 Remember, absolute protection from lightning is impossible. Identify means to monitor lightning in the area. (Raptor Visitor Management System). NzUyNzUyZjcyMDdjYWQxZTZmMDJiNzk4NWUxMTAwYWNiMTg1YzQ4N2ZjMTI1 No additional visitor data from the drivers license is gathered nor is the system connected to any other system such as the Department of Motor Vehicles. Reminding kids that youre just trying to keep everyone safe can help them settle down, but an even better idea is to teach them about these dangers of thunder and lightning as well. CDC twenty four seven. Many people struck by lightning are not in the area where rain is occurring. Build a fence (recommended at least 1.2 m in height, with gaps no larger than 10 cm) that has a self-closing and self-latching gate; keep the gate closed with restricted access at all times. endstream -----BEGIN REPORT----- There are simple steps that families can follow to keep their backyard pools safe. The NRPA awards programs highlight the efforts of those who go above and beyond to make a difference in the community. Crouch down in a ball-like position with your head tucked and hands over your ears so that you are down low, with minimal contact with the ground. NDIzM2E1MjkwN2MyMGNkYWVmMzBmYWI4ZTZjYjVjMmZkMDBmNDM3ZjQ4MjM3 <> ZTdmZTNkMzk5N2UwMzQyZDBlMjg3YjhjN2MzMThkN2RkNmNlZjVkMTc3OGQ5 Get out of mobile homes that can blow over in high winds. This is not necessarily the case. Please identify yourself to staff when asked and allow us to be of assistance when needed. Depending on the attendance levels and the proximity of adequate shelter, a larger radius of lightning may be prudent to provide time to prepare. We know electricity and water do not mix, but we continue to keep pools open with electricity driving their disinfection, circulation and filtration 24/7, even though there is an electrocution risk. Designate someone as the weather safety lookout. Keep everyone away from windows inside. <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<5D2627AE616F8522CAB89B973259BFD5><7A085458D21DB2110A0000F7708B82FF>]/Index[14 19]/Info 13 0 R/Length 59/Prev 33625/Root 15 0 R/Size 33/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream In order to ensure the safety of our children, we regularly compare our membership database to the National Registry of Convicted Sex Offenders and terminate the membership and/or access rights of anyone registered, Upon entering our facilities, any visitor 16 and older, will be required to present a valid government issued ID, which will be scanned into the system. Never use a cliff or rocky overhang for shelter. startxref Anyone who has sustained a lightning strike requires professional medical care. The YMCA is dedicated to the health, safety and well-being of our members, and staff. Vulnerable locations include: beaches, outdoor pools, diving boards, lifeguard stands, and nearby outdoor recreational facilities. Hot tubs should not exceed 104 F or 40 C and are not recommended for pregnant women, toddlers or infants. The discussion of lightning and indoor pools must include addressing the nature of humans. 22 0 obj Lifeguard Lightning Safety Guidelines Every year, lightning strikes and kills people on or near bodies of water. Only swim in the shallow area of the pool. Carrying or concealing a weapon or any device or object that may be used as a weapon. endstream endobj 233 0 obj <>/Metadata 20 0 R/Pages 230 0 R/StructTreeRoot 45 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 234 0 obj <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 230 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 235 0 obj <>stream Harassment or intimidation by words, gestures, body language, or any type of menacing behavior. This is because the glass can be an avenue through which lightning may enter the facility and because a close strike may shatter windows. While every state has reported lightning-related fatalities, the highest numbers are reported in states bordering the Great Lakes, southern states bordering the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, and the four corners states of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Arizona. We encourage you to share the Y with your friends by bringing them with you. Keep the conscious victim calm and monitor closely. hYo6 The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), Community Project Funding Is Essential for Park Projects, Choosing a Career in Parks and Recreation, Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) Certification, Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Certification, Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) Certification, Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) Certification, Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP), Proclaim July as Park and Recreation Month In Your Community, NRPA Innovation Labs: Sponsorship Opportunities, Lightning Safety for People at Swimming Pools Revised and Updated December 2015, National Athletic Trainers Association Position Statement: Lightning Safety for Athletics and Recreation, Lightning Safety and Outdoor Sports Activities. YWQ1ZjlhNDRhZWEwNDg0OTJiYjVhNzYzODFmMTkxMjkzNGUyY2I2MWQ2Yjgz There are no documented reports of fatal lightning strikes at indoor swimming pools. There are no known lightning hits in indoor pools. <> OTAwYWRmZmViYTM4ODI5ZmI1M2EyODg2YjQ1M2IxMTBkY2MxNGZkODExM2Y3 Access resources from the2022 NRPA Annual Conference. Forecasts can be monitored via the internet if available on-site. eyJtZXNzYWdlIjoiN2IzZjcyN2Q2MjQ4MDBkYzNhYTZiZmUwMDFmYzQ2NDEz Violating this policy will result in an immediate loss of membership and potential prosecution to the fullest extent of the law. Steven E. Clark is a member of the Lightning Data Center and owner of Clark Consulting. If they know about the risks, then they might understand and be more cooperative about exiting the pool. MzAwMGEwNDdkMGM4YTcyZDYwZjBhMDY2M2QxNjU4YWY5YTI0N2Q0MDZlMTg3 Above-ground pools should have the ladder or steps removed when not in use. The Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP) is a hosted programme of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), representing a global partnership between business, civil society and government, dedicated to the sustainable reduction of road trauma. The article noted that there have been no documented deaths from lightning in indoor pools and since the National Electric Code requires bonding and grounding, swimmers would be protected in the water. We believe the risk of electrical shock from lightning is greater than the inconvenience of evacuating the pool. /%%/Y$,/.~>Kg*a.IitUBh1eFK0)2AEl/bQv|@; #+~-8CIID3 )J4H Zj+R6=;%#\Y|K`a!QO :UbTL4z:oj]=~V]w%?;X m With advanced technology like this, some people may still decide to stay in the pool until the lightning is close-by. However, swimming pools are a bit different than other types of water due to all the hardware that comes with them: water pipes, gas lines, electrical lines, and more. Stay away from storm-damaged areas to keep from putting yourself at risk from the effects of severe thunderstorms. All guests must complete and sign the liability waiver prior to their visit. Lightning most frequently occurs within 10 miles of a thunderstorm (although there are occurrences when cloud-to-ground lightning strikes known as "bolts from the blue can strike up to 20 miles away from a thunderstorm). With that in mind, the NWS provides a formula that can help you calculate how far away the lightning actually is if you see a strike. %%EOF AUTHORIZED EXCEPTIONSCertified and sworn municipal, state or federal police officers who carry proper identification and are on duty are exempt from this policy. Thunder is actually the sound that a nearby lightning strike causesmeaning that the lightning might not be next to you, but its definitely somewhere else,according to the National Weather Service. Thanks to the proliferation of social media, if there had been one, everyone would know about it. Stay in the vehicle and turn on the emergency flashers until the heavy rain ends. <>stream 5. "Just think of shark attacks. For capacity and safety reasons, we can only welcome Guests coming with a Community YMCA member to our branches Monday-Friday 5am-5pm, Saturday & Sunday all day. NDI3MzcyN2JhZDkwMTMzZGQ4NTllOGE3OSJ9 However, when electrical storms approach, too many close their indoor swimming pools. Wear a U.S. Coast Guard Approved flotation device (PFD), except for PFD FREE swim times. Stop counting at the sound of related thunder. If you are in a forest, shelter near lower trees. YzMwMGQyYjlkNzZkZGZjNzBmZTA5MDg5NmM4MjMzYzg2YTFmYTNiMzhkZGI1 c NmFlM2IwZTQwYzY4NzBkNmY5NDdhMzYwNmVkMWY2ZTVhNDcyMWE5MWM5ODgw Never lie flat on the ground. Copyright 2023 Community YMCA. NzczOGM5Y2MwZTMxODU2NWY4Y2Q0ODAzMDRlMzk1ZDdjNjAyZmI4MGFhMDFl Red Banded swimmers will be required to: YELLOW BAND A yellow band establishes that the swimmer is shallow water competent and allows swimmers to swim in the shallow area without a PFD. The National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) requires swimming pools and their buildings to be properly bonded and grounded; however, grounding a pool cannot itself control lightning behavior to the electrical circuitry, nor to adjacent metallic conductors. In addition, electrical bonding of pools is, on rare occasions, improperly done and the bonding can deteriorate over time. Vulnerable locations include: beaches, outdoor pools, diving boards, lifeguard stands, and nearby outdoor recreational facilities. NmI0MjdiNGFhZjI0MzgxZDc2MWM5OTY0MGYxNzkzZjQ3OTU3N2Y3MmFiNzY0 Crouch down in a ball-like position with your head tucked and hands over your ears so that you are down low, with minimal contact with the ground. Of those daily accidents, 2 of them are children. When in doubt, remember "When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!, Ensure scene safety (victims do not carry an electrical charge and can be touched), Follow local protocols for trauma injury and triage. None! You can help when help is most needed. Backyard pools can provide many hours of summer fun, but they can also be dangerous. YMCA Policy prohibits sex offenders from accessing YMCA facilities. Verbally abusive behavior, including angry or vulgar language, swearing, name-calling, and shouting. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Guests will also be registered in the membership software and have their picture taken and saved to their guest account. The second prerequisite, a lightning protection system, is not a common component of pool buildings. Never drive through a flooded roadway. The possession or carrying of any deadly or offensive weapon by any person is prohibited in any YMCA building, property, owned, leased or used. Ever! CDC is not responsible for Section 508 compliance (accessibility) on other federal or private website. MTg5ZDdmYWIxMDI4NDE1NGE1ZDM5M2Y5ZGE1MWQxYmFiNjk4Y2RkODg3YTQ3 People come to indoor pools to have fun; however we must also remain diligent in clearing the indoor pools during thunderstorms. Date, time, and location of classes can be found from navigating from. hb```f``f`b`> @q`WAKcKGCy/f f*: 0 fIe If you evacuate, encourage patrons to shelter in place in your facility. Dont resume outdoor activities for at least 30 minutes after the storm. Discourage them from exiting your building into an active storm. 1- Do not take a bath, shower or use plumbing. Never shelter under an isolated tree. Owning a backyard pool or hot tub comes with the responsibility of ensuring its safe use. All credits will expire after one year from date issued to a members account. Here are some other great suggestions for keeping your pool safer during storms: Although lightning and thunder can seem far away sometimes, storms are unpredictable. Swim half the length of the pool, on stomach, unassisted. Members and guests should not hesitate to notify a staff member if assistance is needed. Picnic shelters, dugouts and sheds are NOT safe. Lifejackets or Personal Flotation Devices(PFDs) should be worn by weak or non-swimmers, but they are not substitutes for supervision by an adult with good swimming skills, or a lifeguard. These drownings primarily involve young children who gain access to a pool without a self-closing and self-latching gate. Violating this policy will result in an immediate loss of membership and potential prosecution to the fullest extent of the law. 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