Public safety officials will monitor the weather to ensure the safety of the event. They may receive the assistance of the National Weather Service and Hamilton County Emergency Management as needed.
(A) The following criteria will be used to suspend the parade in the event of severe weather:
(1) Sustained winds and gusts at 25 mph or greater;
(2) Audible thunder or observed lightening in the area;
(3) Reports of lighting within a ten mile area;
(4) Severe weather watch or warning for the community;
(5) Freezing rain;
(6) Excessive heat index of 105 Fahrenheit or greater;
(7) Accumulation of ice or snow making participation hazardous; or
(8) Any other relevant factors which, at the sole discretion of public safety officials, may create an unsafe situation.
(B) In the event public safety officials determine the parade must be suspended or canceled, the parade sponsor will be notified along with the Town Council President.
(C) A makeup date/time if presented at time of application may be used if the parade must be canceled.
(D) Parade sponsors must acknowledge and accept that the town shall not incur any liability to said sponsors for the cancellation or suspension of any parade.
(Ord. passed 10-17-23)