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ACTION REQUIRED BY Administrator / DESIGNATE

  1. Ensure all staff and students are brought inside to a safe and secure area.
  2. Make announcement of severe weather alert.
  3. Initiate lockdown/shelter in place in a windowless area such as hallways/corridors.
  4. Take attendance.
  5. Notify Emergency Response Team.
    Director’s Office
    905 641-2929 ext. 54101
  6. Wait further instructions from emergency personnel or Emergency Response Team.

Description

Severe weather is imminent in your area.

Environment Canada’s 30/30 rule

Take appropriate shelter when you count 30 seconds or fewer between lightning and thunder.
Remain sheltered for 30 minutes after last thunder.

Lightning Safety Tips:

  • If caught in a level field far from shelter and you feel your hair stand on end, lightning may be about to hit you. Crouch on the ground immediately, with feet together, placing your hands on your knees and bending forward. Don’t lie flat.
  • Keep a safe distance from tall objects, such as trees, hilltops and telephone poles.
  • Stay away from objects that conduct electricity, such as golf clubs, metal fences, bicycles and fishing rods.
  • If you are in a group in the open, spread out, keeping people several metres apart.