Lightning Protection

The Prevectron system by National Lightning Protection Corporation is a laboratory-tested lighting protection system designed for public buildings such as stadiums, schools and university facilities. The Prevectron’s lower electrodes collect energy from a naturally occurring ambient electrical field, storing it in capacitors. Prior to a lightning strike the atmospheric electrical field increases rapidly, activating a patented triggering device.

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Georgia Universities Aim to Improve Campus Safety

ATLANTA — The Atlanta-based University System of Georgia (USG) Campus Safety and Security Committee — co-chaired by Presidents Steve Dorman of Georgia College & State University and G.P. “Bud” Peterson of the Georgia Institute of Technology — published its May 19 report on the state of campus security across Georgia colleges and universities. The report outlined the USG’s plans to institute a broad safety initiative in the coming year and to provide incoming freshmen across all 30 campuses with mandatory sexual-assault training.

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St. Cloud Students Spearhead Intersection Improvements

ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Guns and intruders are not the only causes for concern when it comes to student safety. Two students at North Junior High School in St. Cloud recently devised an improvement plan that would help increase safety at a busy intersection near the school — and won the approval of the St. Cloud City Council.

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