Response to Community Life’s “When Lightning Strikes”

A response written by Lee Weisbrod’s mother, Nancy Weisbrod, was recently printed in The Community Life after the printing of their article “When Lightning Strikes.”
Below is the response as it appeared in The Community Life last week.
After reading Jessica Humphrey’s article in the Community Life this week, I felt I needed to respond. [...]

Strike Victim Creates Organization

When Steve Marshburn, Sr. arrived to work one day in 1969, he didn’t expect anything out of the ordinary to occur.
Marshburn, Sr. was working a typical shift at a bank inside the teller window when his normal day turned tragic.
“The drive-thru window was at my backside,” explained Marshburn, Sr. “The drive-thru speaker was not grounded; [...]

Woodcliff Lake System Now Installed

The lightning detection system in Woodcliff Lake has been both installed and tested as of recently.
In addition to installing the system, Woodcliff Lake has passed a town ordinance which declares that everyone must immediately get off the field if the system is activated.
Citizens will know the system is activated when a lightning strike within 8 [...]

A Bergen County Update

Numerous mayors, recreation facilities administrators, and town officials have informed me of their plans to install lightning detection or have informed me of existing lightning detection systems.
Here’s a quick update -

Carlstadt
Detection will be added soon to local sports fields/recreation areas, according to Mayor Roseman.
Haworth
White Beeches Golf and Country Club has had lightning detection for years, [...]

Lightning Threatens School Fun

It’s hard to be the parent, teacher, coach, or umpire that has to call the game and end the fun; however, someone has to do it when lightning is in the area.
Schools have a high concentration of students, teachers, and the public at any given time. Specifically individuals are present during outdoor school events such [...]

Mahwah to Join Lightning Initiative

Recently Mahwah placed a bid on lightning detection equipment which will add Mahwah to the growing list of Bergen County towns with lightning protection in place.
The bid for Mahwah’s lightning detection will be awarded November 13 (this Thursday), according to Mayor Richard Martel.
Once the bid is awarded, Mahwah will begin the installation process. The detection [...]

“When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!”

Lightning is highly dangerous. With a little bit of common sense, you can solidify your safety. “When thunder roars, go indoors” is the mantra for The National Weather Service. It should become yours too!
Here are some safety tips:

Keep your eyes on the skies. Thunderstorms typically develop in the spring and summer months; however, they can [...]

Community Life – When Lightning Strikes

Late last week, I was interviewed by a journalist from The Community Life, Pascack Valley’s newspaper source. After learning about my blogging assignment, the journalist wanted to further discuss Lee Weisbrod, the lightning detection systems, my blog, and my future hopes.
Today the article featuring the mission of my blog was published in The Community [...]