Summer months are peak season for lightning and thunderstorms in Denmark. We monitor the weather and have taken precautions to minimise risks by earthing stages, the bridge across the train tracks and more.
If possible, use text instead of calling. This way, we put less strain on the telephone network.
In case of thunderstorms with lightning in the Festival Area, you must:
- Seek shelter before the thunderstorm reaches the Festival Area.
- Avoid staying in high towers or metal structures.
- Avoid standing up in open areas, e.g., parking lots.
- Avoid seeking shelter under trees, especially free-standing trees, or tents under a tree.
- Avoid swimming in open water.
- Cease work with large, electrically conductive objects – e.g., barriers, fencing, water faucets, or equipment connected to the electrical and telephone networks.
- Put down any banners and umbrellas, so you don’t hold a lightning rod in your hands.
- Keep a distance to the metal masts in the concert tents.
If the thunderstorm is right above you and you have not reached shelter, crouch down with your head between your knees, if possible, without putting yourself or others in danger. Make yourself as small as possible, ensuring that you touch as little ground surface as possible.
You may also take shelter in the parking lots. If you are in a car and have room for more people, turn on your emergency light to let them know you have space.
Speaking on the phone is relatively safe but remember that you are holding an electrically conductive object in your hand.