SHOCKING FACTS ABOUT LIGHTNING

8/9/2021 (Permalink)

Lightning Bolts in the Sky Above a Home

Lightning is one of the leading causes of weather related fatalities. Though the odds of being struck by lightning in any given year are only around 1 in 500,000, some factors can put you at greater risk. Here are some lightning safety tips to follow during a storm. 

• Be Aware - If thunderstorms are expected postpone your outdoor activity or make sure you know where safe shelter is located 
• Go indoors – Remember the phrase When Thunder roars, go indoors. Find a safe, enclosed shelter when you hear thunder 
• Avoid Windows, Doors, Porches and Concrete. Why Concrete? Lightning can travel through any metal wires or bars in concrete walls and flooring. 
• Avoid Water. Do not bathe, shower, wash dishes or have any contact with water during a thunderstorm because lightning can travel through a buildings plumbing.