Which statement about establishing a lightning-specific emergency action plan is true?

• A. It should be specific to each venue
• B. It should be identical for every venue
• C. It should be developed only after events
• D. It should ignore weather information

Answer: (A)

Lightning safety plans must be tailored to each venue because every site has different layout, shelter options, field configuration, spectator density, and access routes. A venue-specific plan ensures clear decisions and actions fit the actual conditions, such as where safe shelters are located, how people will be directed to them, who issues warnings, and how the plan is communicated. It also defines when to suspend activities, how long to wait before resuming, and how to monitor weather so actions are timely and appropriate for that site. A universal plan would miss site-specific risks and resources, reducing effectiveness. The plan should be created before events, tested, and updated as needed, and it must rely on weather information rather than being ignored.