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Alabaster equips sports venues with severe weather alert devices
The city of Alabaster has installed severe weather alert devices at its youth sports venues to enhance safety during inclement weather.
These devices, now operational at Veterans Park, Municipal Park, Buck Creek Park, Warrior Park and Larry Simmons Stadium, will activate if lightning is detected within eight miles.
The system will flash a light, sound a 15-second siren and play an audible message about the approaching weather.
A 30-minute countdown will follow before an all-clear is issued. The devices will only be active during park hours, ensuring families can enjoy a safe experience at the city’s sports facilities.