Lightning and other health and safety risks are especially high during the summer months when members are participating in Church activities such as pioneer treks, youth conferences, Scouting and Young Women camps, and outdoor ward parties.
The Church's new website, safety.lds.org, helps Church members and leaders benefit from increased awareness and safety as they serve and participate in these types of activities as well as educates members about other health risks. “We want people to enjoy an activity but to be safe doing it,“ says Alan Rogers, a senior safety manager for the Church.