Earth Networks’ Lightning Alerting System

The Borough installed Earth Networks’ Lightning Alerting System with sound and strobe lights at our parks. This is part of the first nationwide network to comprehensively detect total lightning - both in clouds, as well as cloud-to-ground. The parks listed below are equipped with the Earth Networks Lightning Alert System. When the system detects lightning within 10 miles of the park, the air horns sound an uninterrupted 15-second blast and the strobe light will activate. Park patrons who hear the horn and/or see the light need to seek shelter immediately. When the system no longer detects a threat, three 5-second blasts from the horn will sound and the strobe light will stop working. This is the signal that it is safe to return outdoors.

Please note that the system is only active at neighborhood parks during the times shown on each widget. 

No system is fool-proof. Park visitors should always assess weather conditions before going outside and always be prepared to take the appropriate action needed to ensure one's safety.

Immediately below this module are the "widgets" that monitor each park.

Below the four widgets is the widget code / URL that can be copied and saved to anyone's personal devices for easy lightning tracking of the parks they attend. To do this, simply copy the URL address listed under the park you wish to track and save that widget to "favorites" on your mobile or personal device.