National Lightning Safety Council

Donna Franklin
Donna Franklin

Executive Officer
National Weather Service

National Lightning Safety Council
Donna.Franklin@noaa.gov


Donna has worked at the National Weather Service(NWS) since 1992. She led the NWS national lightning safety efforts from 2002 until 2014. During her leadership, she expanded the lightning safety team membership, was instrumental in developing more public service announcements, increased funding for the program, and developed outreach and educational materials. She focused efforts on educating the public about misinformation about lightning and on the long-term effects lightning survivors often experience.

WHEN THUNDER ROARS, GO INDOORS!