The racing festival that happens almost every Saturday night between April and September has raised the profile of the area. This spectacular tradition has been sustained since 1954. The season presents several months of spectacular action for the entire family. It brings thousands of spectators to the Marion County Fairgrounds over the year.
The fun of these events is likely to be spoilt by a poor judgment of the weather. This has seen authorities in the area release the Knoxville Raceway weather briefs to assist visitors in planning for their fun. The briefs contain crucial details on how the mornings and evenings will be. This ensures that everyone is safe regardless of the effort and precaution by organizers.
In case of severe weather, there are safety tips and crucial information provided to all participants. In case of severe conditions during an event, it is worth noting that there is no adequate protection against very strong wind, tornadoes and lightning. This statement by organizers means that everyone takes personal responsibility.
It is necessary for every individual to be proactive when the storm comes. You should develop a reasonable plan of action that can be rolled out in case of a sudden storm. This includes identifying the nearest route to safety and the best way to get there. You should bear in mind the fact that you could be having children and elderly people in your group. It calls for common action to avoid separation and panic that might worsen the situation.
The period between April and September witnesses dynamic weather conditions. You are called upon to monitor the conditions on regular basis. The precautions taken will depend on the expected conditions on that particular day.
There are no approved tornado shelters at Knoxville raceway or the entire Marion County Fairgrounds. This does not mean that a storm will not strike while you are within the area. How then do you ensure the safety of all family members? In some cases, you are likely to be very far from the next shelter.
The Red Cross Society recommends that, in case of a storm and you are outside, you should rush to the nearest shelter before it strikes. If the shelter is not within reach, you should get into your vehicle and have your seat belt on. This allows you to drive to the nearest shelter or hold on until the storm passes. You must ensure that the vehicle is parked or driving in a safe place and before the full storm strikes.
Storms are characterized by flying debris. Do not leave your vehicle when you see a debris approaching. Do not unfasten your seat belt either. The head must be maintained lower than the window with hands covering the head.
Information about storms and strong winds is provided on regular basis by authorities in the area. It should be of serious concern to visitors and participants. The local public system broadcasts the same information to everyone. The briefs are available from the facebook and twitter accounts of these authorities.
The fun of these events is likely to be spoilt by a poor judgment of the weather. This has seen authorities in the area release the Knoxville Raceway weather briefs to assist visitors in planning for their fun. The briefs contain crucial details on how the mornings and evenings will be. This ensures that everyone is safe regardless of the effort and precaution by organizers.
In case of severe weather, there are safety tips and crucial information provided to all participants. In case of severe conditions during an event, it is worth noting that there is no adequate protection against very strong wind, tornadoes and lightning. This statement by organizers means that everyone takes personal responsibility.
It is necessary for every individual to be proactive when the storm comes. You should develop a reasonable plan of action that can be rolled out in case of a sudden storm. This includes identifying the nearest route to safety and the best way to get there. You should bear in mind the fact that you could be having children and elderly people in your group. It calls for common action to avoid separation and panic that might worsen the situation.
The period between April and September witnesses dynamic weather conditions. You are called upon to monitor the conditions on regular basis. The precautions taken will depend on the expected conditions on that particular day.
There are no approved tornado shelters at Knoxville raceway or the entire Marion County Fairgrounds. This does not mean that a storm will not strike while you are within the area. How then do you ensure the safety of all family members? In some cases, you are likely to be very far from the next shelter.
The Red Cross Society recommends that, in case of a storm and you are outside, you should rush to the nearest shelter before it strikes. If the shelter is not within reach, you should get into your vehicle and have your seat belt on. This allows you to drive to the nearest shelter or hold on until the storm passes. You must ensure that the vehicle is parked or driving in a safe place and before the full storm strikes.
Storms are characterized by flying debris. Do not leave your vehicle when you see a debris approaching. Do not unfasten your seat belt either. The head must be maintained lower than the window with hands covering the head.
Information about storms and strong winds is provided on regular basis by authorities in the area. It should be of serious concern to visitors and participants. The local public system broadcasts the same information to everyone. The briefs are available from the facebook and twitter accounts of these authorities.
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