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Pembroke Park staff recommend ion-based lightning/tornado warning system for parks; $39K install, $1.5K annual maintenance
Summary
Public works proposed a predictive lightning/tornado detection system for the Preserve and Behan Park that uses ionization sensors and provides audible alerts, web/app notifications, and radio-linked secondary units. Staff cited proprietary technology and recommended proceeding; procurement noted limited comparable vendors.
Town staff presented a proposal on Oct. 29 to install a lightning and tornado early-warning system for the Preserve park and Behan Park. The system vendor uses an ionization-based detection method that staff said detects the atmospheric conditions that precede lightning, and checks at a much higher rate than older detectors.
Public Works Director described the system as a two-unit installation (one main…
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