Cedar Point keeps an eye to the sky

Park designated by National Weather Service as StormReady Commercial Site.

Wednesday, 14 May 2014

With lightning, hail, flooding, waterspouts, and even a tornado in 1977, Cedar Point has seen more than its fair share of weather activity over the years. Park officials, though, are prepared for severe weather.

Cedar Point is once again "StormReady" after meeting the requirements set by the National Weather Service. The park was also certified in 2012 and 2013.

The program aims to help local communities, government, university and commercial sites prepare for severe weather by strengthening safety programs.

To meet the requirements, Cedar Point must:

  1. Establish a 24-hour warning point and emergency operations center
  2. Have more than one method of receiving severe weather forecasts and warnings
  3. Create a system that monitors local weather conditions
  4. Have a clear path for warning dissemination, with a specific plan for alerting the public
  5. Formal training for employees on severe weather and plans for safety

"Weather impacts everything we do here at Cedar Point. We're an outdoor entertainment venue and different weather affects different rides," Bryan Edwards told Toledo News Now.

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