Lightning Safety 

Lightning is a leading cause of injury and death from weather-related hazards. Although most lightning victims survive, people struck by lightning often report a variety of long-term, debilitating symptoms. Thunderstorms are dangerous storms that include lightning and can:
Include powerful winds over 50 MPH; Create hail; and cause flash flooding and tornadoes.
IF YOU ARE UNDER A THUNDERSTORM WARNING, FIND SAFE SHELTER RIGHT AWAY

When thunder roars, go indoors!

• Move from outdoors into a building or car.

• Pay attention to alerts and warnings.

• Unplug appliances.

• Do not use landline phones.

• A sturdy building is the safest place to be during a thunderstorm.

• Pay attention to weather reports and warnings of thunderstorms. Be ready to change plans, if necessary, to be near shelter.

• When you receive a thunderstorm warning or hear thunder, go inside immediately.

• If indoors, avoid running water. 

• Don’t swim when there is lightning around 

• Avoid flooded roadways. Turn Around. Don’t Drown! Just six inches of fast-moving water can knock you down, and one foot of moving water can sweep your vehicle away.