The safety of the players, volunteers, families, and officials is our highest concern at MHAA.
No weather event is more dangerous than lightning. Because of this threat, we have installed the DTN Lightning System.
This system can provide advance warning of a lightning hazard, allowing you the time to seek shelter. The system continually monitors and evaluates the local weather systems in our area. If lightning occurs within a 6 miles radius of the MHAA Complex, the system will activate.
You will be alerted by one loud horn blast that will last 15 seconds.
When this occurs, the strobe light located on the top of the Baseball Concessions building will activate and remain active while under a weather alert. Every attempt should be made to seek shelter in a safe environment like a permanent building or car. The DTN system will determine when conditions are safe to return. Three 5-second blasts will indicate that all is clear and the strobe lights will cease operation.
Upon hearing the horns, everyone should seek shelter immediately.
ALWAYS AVOID THE FOLLOWING:
Athletic fields & bleachers
Open areas
Field lighting poles
Isolated trees
High elevation
Important Note for Coaches: When the horn sounds you must immediately stop all activities and send your players to their cars or a building. DO NOT stay on the field or in a dugout.
Questions regarding weather and field conditions, please contact your coach and/or commissioner.