Here is some of the damage caused by the EF2 tornado that struck in Paducah, Kentucky. (Chris Colson via Storyful)
The disconnect was clear for Cameron Morse on the day an EF2-rated tornado bringing 125-mph winds approached Paducah, Kentucky, on March 14.
On a morning break from his job as call center representative at Lynx Services, he received alerts on his mobile phone of an impending tornado with advisories to take cover, and he heard emergency sirens blaring in the distance.
Some supervisors disappeared into a back office, said Morse, who wanted to head for safety. I was one of the people who asked our floor supervisor" for permission to leave his work station and take shelter, he added.
[The supervisor] said, No, just continue working. Youll be fine. I said, Alright and went to my desk and did what I was told. Ive got to work.
Morse is one of 22 employees who filed an Occupational Safety and Health Administration complaint against Lynx Services for not allowing them to take shelter during a tornado, according to WPSDlocal6.com. Lynx, a Solera Company which handles claims services for the property and casualty insurance industry, has not yet replied to an AccuWeather.com call for comment about the days events.
The tornado traveled nearly 17 miles, was an estimated 300 yards at its widest, lasted 16 minutes and approached within a few miles of the Lynx office building. Dozens of barns, garages and grain bins were destroyed, at least a dozen homes sustained major structural damage, and a state of emergency was declared for McCracken County, according to KFVS12.com.
The Walmart shut down - and, you know, Walmart doesnt shut down for anything, Morse, who is 21 and had a few shingles blown off his own roof in Paducah, told AccuWeather.com.
As long as Ive been there for a year and a half they havent done one type of training for storms or anything for what we need to do, Elisia Cruz, another Lynx employee taking part in the complaint, told WPSD. As of this report, Morse and Cruz are the only two employees who filed the complaint to speak out publicly about the ordeal. Others have discussed their experiences, but under the condition of anonymity.
Solera released a statement, which in part read, Although we have protocols in place to address these situations, we took immediate action when questions about safety procedures in the wake of the tornado activity were brought to our attention ... We are in the process of ensuring that everyone is retrained and considering whether other safety measures are needed.
Preparation and planning are keys for companies when it comes to weather-related incidents. This is just one example of the many things that can quickly go wrong when a company doesnt utilize highly detailed and accurate weather expertise to be proactive and to add confidence to decision-making during a severe weather threat," said Jonathan Porter, AccuWeather vice president of Business Services and general manager of Enterprise Solutions. "It shows how important it is for every business to have a weather safety plan covering all weather risks that may be faced and then actionable warnings from expert meteorologists monitoring their facilities to activate those safety plans."
Uke said
7:34 PM, 04/19/19
We're begging, pleading, and yes praying to Gawd (Her/Hizownselph) just in case he/she exists to bypass "Snippy" because he's a loyal supporter/believer who prays to you every night and day. Smite his neighbors, but spare "Snippy" please!
Tornado Watch
VA . VIRGINIA COUNTIES INCLUDED AREACCOMACK ...
Severe Weather Alerts - Virginia Beach , VA
Tornado Watch
Tornado Watch in effect until Saturday, 12:00 AM EDT. Source: U.S. National Weather Service
CHESAPEAKE HAMPTON NEWPORT NEWS NORFOLK POQUOSON PORTSMOUTH VIRGINIA BEACH WILLIAMSBURG
Severe Weather Alerts - Virginia Beach , VA
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...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 ...
Flash Flood Watch in effect until Saturday, 4:00 AM EDT. Source: U.S. National Weather Service
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Special Weather Statement
...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL ...
Special Weather Statement in effect until 11:00 PM EDT. Source: U.S. National Weather Service
Uke said
10:33 PM, 07/17/19
Don't know about any floods, tornadoes, blizzards, earthquakes, or forest fires headed towards Snippylandia, but this has the potential ta melt the tires right off you favorite ride. Yep!
The northeastern United States will sizzle this week as summer heat builds to near-record levels in some places, with many metropolitan areas experiencing the hottest air temperatures of the summer so far as a heat wave envelopes a wide swath of the United States.
In the nation's capital AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures on Saturday are forecast toreach 113 F, just 3 degrees shy of the AccuWeather RealFeel Temperature forecast for Death Valley, California, on the same day.
In other words... NOAA may be warning you! GTFO now!
The Krink said
12:23 AM, 07/18/19
You don't hear Mr Snippy complaining. He loves this weather. A long bike ride in the sweltering heat. 80F at 03:00hrs the 18th of July.
Uke said
10:06 PM, 08/26/19
Tomorrow temps around this part of the GPNW could hit 100+ (M), which has residents, police, fire fighters, and hospitals on alert. Emergency preparedness is happening now.
Hot? Yep! Too damn hot all of a sudden. Not normal. But then again nothing else is since Trump was force-fed tu 'MerKa!
The Krink said
1:24 AM, 08/27/19
Walter Kelley reminded us that in 2018 Seattle had 11 90F days. So far we got "2". OK with me. Been a dream summer for
cooling down the house after a hot day. Got to love those 55F nights. May have to find my boxfan again as I keep putting it away.
Tuesday its 80F at noon start to the day and see how hot it gets. Same goes for Wed-Thurs-Friday. Not a record breaking heatwave
for Seattle but it will be noticed. My foothills location could get close to 90F. I always drink plenty of fluids.
Uke said
9:07 AM, 08/27/19
The weather folks just put out a warning of higher than 'normal' temps. No shit?
Thought I heard 100F for Portland and 90F for Seattle Wednesday. I'm as ready as can be for 90F+ day.
Thursday on-shore flow returns to nip the brief heat wave in the bud...up in WA. Not sure if the brief heat wave
in OR ends as fast.
Snippy said
5:00 AM, 08/29/19
Cy Valley said
5:29 AM, 08/29/19
They're forecasting a little rain and wind here.
Uke said
10:12 AM, 08/29/19
Cy Valley wrote:
They're forecasting a little rain and wind here.
Meanwhile the entire "Sunshine State" is under an emergency order! You DO understand what that means 'eh Cy? Yep, ger the fuck outa there, NOW bub! Run away, run...or drive as fast as you can, or dare. But head inland, or away from wherever! Away from Florida! The place is doomed. Along with the "Equality State," although for obvious differences as bjers know!
-- Edited by Uke on Thursday 29th of August 2019 10:13:47 AM
BlackDog said
11:57 AM, 08/29/19
Cy is busy looking to the northwest, waiting for Jellystone to let loose.
-- Edited by BlackDog on Thursday 29th of August 2019 11:57:28 AM
Cy Valley said
12:26 PM, 08/29/19
BlackDog wrote:
Cy is busy looking to the northwest, waiting for Jellystone to let loose.
-- Edited by BlackDog on Thursday 29th of August 2019 11:57:28 AM
-- Edited by Cy Valley on Thursday 29th of August 2019 12:27:06 PM
Uke said
2:45 PM, 08/29/19
Meanwhile panic is rising across the region. Florida (The "SunshineState") has a proven record of being in the crosshairs of every hurricane that happened on Labor Day weekend. Very likely Dorian will help uphold that record!
Cy has been warned, and perhaps he has followed the "Dear Leader's" advice by dismissing the panic stricken rubes, and said, "Hurricane, what hurricane? Nobody told me about no steenking hurricane!" Cy is staying put this time.
Sounds like something one of our outfits managers would tell us...
April 15, 2019
Man says employer refused to let him take shelter at work as destructive tornado bore down
By John Roach, AccuWeather staff writer
Here is some of the damage caused by the EF2 tornado that struck in Paducah, Kentucky. (Chris Colson via Storyful)
The disconnect was clear for Cameron Morse on the day an EF2-rated tornado bringing 125-mph winds approached Paducah, Kentucky, on March 14.
On a morning break from his job as call center representative at Lynx Services, he received alerts on his mobile phone of an impending tornado with advisories to take cover, and he heard emergency sirens blaring in the distance.
Some supervisors disappeared into a back office, said Morse, who wanted to head for safety. I was one of the people who asked our floor supervisor" for permission to leave his work station and take shelter, he added.
[The supervisor] said, No, just continue working. Youll be fine. I said, Alright and went to my desk and did what I was told. Ive got to work.
Morse is one of 22 employees who filed an Occupational Safety and Health Administration complaint against Lynx Services for not allowing them to take shelter during a tornado, according to WPSDlocal6.com. Lynx, a Solera Company which handles claims services for the property and casualty insurance industry, has not yet replied to an AccuWeather.com call for comment about the days events.
The tornado traveled nearly 17 miles, was an estimated 300 yards at its widest, lasted 16 minutes and approached within a few miles of the Lynx office building. Dozens of barns, garages and grain bins were destroyed, at least a dozen homes sustained major structural damage, and a state of emergency was declared for McCracken County, according to KFVS12.com.
The Walmart shut down - and, you know, Walmart doesnt shut down for anything, Morse, who is 21 and had a few shingles blown off his own roof in Paducah, told AccuWeather.com.
While Kentucky is not situated in the area known as Tornado Alley, the state averages 23 tornadoes a year, according the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center.
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Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees and to have an Emergency Action Plan to facilitate and organize employer and employee actions during workplace emergencies.
As long as Ive been there for a year and a half they havent done one type of training for storms or anything for what we need to do, Elisia Cruz, another Lynx employee taking part in the complaint, told WPSD. As of this report, Morse and Cruz are the only two employees who filed the complaint to speak out publicly about the ordeal. Others have discussed their experiences, but under the condition of anonymity.
Solera released a statement, which in part read, Although we have protocols in place to address these situations, we took immediate action when questions about safety procedures in the wake of the tornado activity were brought to our attention ... We are in the process of ensuring that everyone is retrained and considering whether other safety measures are needed.
Preparation and planning are keys for companies when it comes to weather-related incidents. This is just one example of the many things that can quickly go wrong when a company doesnt utilize highly detailed and accurate weather expertise to be proactive and to add confidence to decision-making during a severe weather threat," said Jonathan Porter, AccuWeather vice president of Business Services and general manager of Enterprise Solutions. "It shows how important it is for every business to have a weather safety plan covering all weather risks that may be faced and then actionable warnings from expert meteorologists monitoring their facilities to activate those safety plans."
We're begging, pleading, and yes praying to Gawd (Her/Hizownselph) just in case he/she exists to bypass "Snippy" because he's a loyal supporter/believer who prays to you every night and day. Smite his neighbors, but spare "Snippy" please!
Severe Weather Alerts - Virginia Beach , VA
Tornado Watch
Tornado Watch in effect until Saturday, 12:00 AM EDT. Source: U.S. National Weather Service
VA
. VIRGINIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ACCOMACK ESSEX GLOUCESTER
LANCASTER MATHEWS MIDDLESEX
NORTHAMPTON NORTHUMBERLAND RICHMOND
WESTMORELAND YORK
VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT CITIES INCLUDED ARE
CHESAPEAKE HAMPTON NEWPORT NEWS
NORFOLK POQUOSON PORTSMOUTH
VIRGINIA BEACH WILLIAMSBURG
Severe Weather Alerts - Virginia Beach , VA
Flash Flood Watch
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 ...
Flash Flood Watch in effect until Saturday, 4:00 AM EDT. Source: U.S. National Weather Service
Severe Weather Alerts - Virginia Beach , VA
Special Weather Statement
...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL ...
Special Weather Statement in effect until 11:00 PM EDT. Source: U.S. National Weather Service
Severe Weather Alerts - Virginia Beach , VA
Tornado Watch
Tornado Watch in effect until Saturday, 12:00 AM EDT. Source: U.S. National Weather Service
VA
. VIRGINIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ACCOMACK ESSEX GLOUCESTER
LANCASTER MATHEWS MIDDLESEX
NORTHAMPTON NORTHUMBERLAND RICHMOND
WESTMORELAND YORK
VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT CITIES INCLUDED ARE
CHESAPEAKE HAMPTON NEWPORT NEWS
NORFOLK POQUOSON PORTSMOUTH
VIRGINIA BEACH WILLIAMSBURG
Severe Weather Alerts - Virginia Beach , VA
Flash Flood Watch
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 ...
Flash Flood Watch in effect until Saturday, 4:00 AM EDT. Source: U.S. National Weather Service
Severe Weather Alerts - Virginia Beach , VA
Special Weather Statement
...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL ...
Special Weather Statement in effect until 11:00 PM EDT. Source: U.S. National Weather Service
Don't know about any floods, tornadoes, blizzards, earthquakes, or forest fires headed towards Snippylandia, but this has the potential ta melt the tires right off you favorite ride. Yep!
The northeastern United States will sizzle this week as summer heat builds to near-record levels in some places, with many metropolitan areas experiencing the hottest air temperatures of the summer so far as a heat wave envelopes a wide swath of the United States.
In the nation's capital AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures on Saturday are forecast toreach 113 F, just 3 degrees shy of the AccuWeather RealFeel Temperature forecast for Death Valley, California, on the same day.
In other words... NOAA may be warning you! GTFO now!
Tomorrow temps around this part of the GPNW could hit 100+ (M), which has residents, police, fire fighters, and hospitals on alert. Emergency preparedness is happening now.
Hot? Yep! Too damn hot all of a sudden. Not normal. But then again nothing else is since Trump was force-fed tu 'MerKa!
cooling down the house after a hot day. Got to love those 55F nights. May have to find my boxfan again as I keep putting it away.
Tuesday its 80F at noon start to the day and see how hot it gets. Same goes for Wed-Thurs-Friday. Not a record breaking heatwave
for Seattle but it will be noticed. My foothills location could get close to 90F. I always drink plenty of fluids.
The weather folks just put out a warning of higher than 'normal' temps. No shit?
https://weather.com/weather/today/l/6e606002be4eefe2c4f7cb865310de84e1b7324fd32a771be27624b0300fc690
Guess we'll find out later tuday...
Thursday on-shore flow returns to nip the brief heat wave in the bud...up in WA. Not sure if the brief heat wave
in OR ends as fast.
Meanwhile the entire "Sunshine State" is under an emergency order! You DO understand what that means 'eh Cy? Yep, ger the fuck outa there, NOW bub! Run away, run...or drive as fast as you can, or dare. But head inland, or away from wherever! Away from Florida! The place is doomed. Along with the "Equality State," although for obvious differences as bjers know!
-- Edited by Uke on Thursday 29th of August 2019 10:13:47 AM
Cy is busy looking to the northwest, waiting for Jellystone to let loose.
-- Edited by BlackDog on Thursday 29th of August 2019 11:57:28 AM
-- Edited by Cy Valley on Thursday 29th of August 2019 12:27:06 PM
Meanwhile panic is rising across the region. Florida (The "SunshineState") has a proven record of being in the crosshairs of every hurricane that happened on Labor Day weekend. Very likely Dorian will help uphold that record!
Cy has been warned, and perhaps he has followed the "Dear Leader's" advice by dismissing the panic stricken rubes, and said, "Hurricane, what hurricane? Nobody told me about no steenking hurricane!" Cy is staying put this time.
https://weather.com/storms/hurricane/news/2019-08-29-labor-day-weekend-hurricane-history-dorian
Does anybody here at bj.com/central have our boy's cell number, just in case we don't hear from him for a week or so...
So does his senator #2.
So does his senator #1.