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What should swimmers do when lightning or thunderstorms occur?

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What should swimmers do when lightning or thunderstorms occur?

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It is recommended that both indoor and outdoor pools evacuate. Swimmers should follow their facility’s policy for exiting the water before an impending storm. Lifeguards and facility employees should direct the evacuation. It is recommended that swimming pools be cleared at the first sound of thunder or first sight of lightning and 30 minutes should lapse after the lightning and thunder stop before swimmers get back into the water. Check the following sites for more informatoin regarding lightning safety and indoor/outdoor pools: • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Weather Service: http://www.weather.gov/om/wcm/lightning/ams_lightning_rec.htm • National Lightning Safety Institute: http://www.lightningsafety.com/nlsi_pls/swimming_pools.html http://www.lightningsafety.com/nlsi_pls/indoor_pools.