In a lightning safety plan, what should be identified?

• A. Specific criteria for suspending and resuming activity
• B. The color of the event banners
• C. The vendor list
• D. The seating chart

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is that a lightning safety plan must spell out clear, actionable criteria for when to stop outdoor activities and when it’s safe to resume them. Having defined triggers—such as when lightning is near or thunder is heard, and the required waiting period after the last lightning strike—gives everyone a consistent, rapid way to protect people. It turns a potentially confusing situation into specific steps: pause activities, move people to sheltered areas, communicate the decision, and only resume when conditions are clearly safe. The other options don’t address safety decisions during storms; banner color, vendor lists, and seating charts are logistical or branding details and don’t govern how to respond to lightning risk.