SEATTLE, WA – Officials with the Mariners tell FOX 13 Seattle they are talking with the City of Seattle on how they can crack down on loud, amplified sounds outside of the ballpark.
You’re too loud
In July, FOX 13 Seattle reported on the controversy surrounding megaphone preachers posted outside every Mariners home game.
“They’re annoying. They’re loud, disrespectful,” said James Felker.
FOX 13 Seattle used the app “Decibel Meter Sound Detector” to record sound levels of 120 decibels from the megaphones of the preachers. Online reports also list megaphones having a decibel range of about 90 to 120.
Health impacts
According to the CDC, noise-induced hearing loss can result from a one-time exposure to sounds at or above 120 decibels.
Since FOX 13’s story in July, the Mariners have posted QR codes outside the ballpark asking fans for feedback on “amplified devices”.
How to sound-off
The survey asks fans three questions including, “Have any visits to T-Mobile Park that included exposure to amplified noise affected your sense of personal safety, well-being or your willingness to visit the ballpark again?”
Officials with the Mariners tell FOX 13 Seattle their concern goes past just the megaphone preachers and includes other groups using extremely loud devices outside the park.
The Seattle City Attorney’s office tells FOX 13 Seattle there are no official plans on addressing the amplified devices outside of T-Mobile Park.Â
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The Source: Information in this story came from the Seattle Mariners, CDC and FOX 13 Seattle reporting.