Weather Protocol

At Capital A Productions, we exercise great caution regarding severe weather safety protocols. The goal is to protect people from injury or death and equipment from damage. A proper action plan is necessary, given the highly unpredictable nature of storms and weather patterns. CAP has researched numerous regulations, procedures, and protocols from entities such as NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) and devised a severe weather protocol to be used at any event we are involved in.

There are several reasons why the show must be postponed: Standing water on the stage or in any tech area, moderate to heavy rainfall, lightning in the area, or severe storm warning. The location is defined within a 10-mile radius.

If standing water is on stage, the show must be held temporarily until it is removed and the stage is safe to use.

In the event of inclement weather or any other conditions, CAP or Customer. If anyone on the CAP team receives notification from NOAA’s severe alert service regarding lightning or storms in the area, we must turn off all electrical components in use, clear any people away from the stage area, tarp all exposed equipment, and wait until the area is safe. This will be determined by checking the above NOAA services in 15-minute increments. The show may go on if the storm or lightning has passed and the area is safe.

Weather Facts