What should you do if a thunderstorm is approaching during park operations?

• A. Take guests outside to view the storm.
• B. Ignore weather alerts and continue operations.
• C. Monitor weather alerts, pause outdoor activities as directed, and evacuate to shelter per plan.
• D. Only evacuate if the storm is overhead.

Answer: (C)

When a thunderstorm is approaching, the priority is to keep people safe by following a prepared weather-response plan. Weather alerts let you act promptly, so you pause outdoor activities as soon as directed and move everyone to a shelter designed to protect against lightning and wind. Evacuating to shelter per the plan ensures guests are in a safe, interior location away from windows and outdoor hazards. Ignoring alerts or waiting until the storm is overhead pulls people into danger, and bringing guests outside to view the storm increases exposure to lightning and severe weather. So the best course is to monitor alerts, pause outdoor activities, and evacuate to shelter per plan.