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Emergency preparedness requires predefined weather action plans and decisive execution. Lightning presents a high-energy hazard to cranes, rigging, and exposed personnel. The priority is to cease operations safely: lower and secure the boom and load, de-energize or secure equipment per manufacturer guidance, and evacuate workers to appropriate shelters (substantial buildings or hard-topped vehicles). Tag lines offer no protection from lightning. Continuing to lift risks catastrophic incidents including electrocution and mechanical failure due to sudden wind gusts. Crew rotation does not reduce hazard severity. An STSC ensures weather monitoring, clear stop-work authority, and communication protocols (radios, alarms) are established and practiced. The plan should define re-start criteria (e.g., time elapsed after last lightning, wind thresholds) and assignment of responsibilities. Post-event inspections confirm equipment integrity before resuming. Training, drills, and documentation demonstrate that emergency actions are integrated with daily operations, fulfilling STSC expectations for incident prevention and response readiness.