Lightning Safety Tips
Sudden summer downpours and thunderstorms can momentarily ruin the fun of outdoor adventures. But most people don’t worry about the dangers of lightning until it begins raining. However, if you can hear thunder, you’re within striking distance, so be sure to follow these lightning safety tips while you’re enjoying the great outdoors this summer.
- Stop at first sound: Quit all outdoor activities at the first sound of thunder so everyone has time to find cover.
- Seek shelter: Find a fully enclosed building with a roof, walls, and plumbing or wiring, and stay there.
- Keep away from plumbing, electronics: If lightning strikes the building it will travel through the wiring or plumbing, and therefore go through any water or electronics in the building. Don’t try to disarm your home alarm system. Some, including ADT, have back-up batteries in the event of a power outage.
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