Lightning and Thunderstorm Safety
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!
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Move from outdoors into a building or car.
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Pay attention to alerts and warnings.
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Unplug appliances.
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Do not use landline phones.
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A sturdy building is the safest place to be during a thunderstorm.
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Pay attention to weather reports and warnings of thunderstorms. Be ready to change plans, if necessary, to be near shelter.
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When you receive a thunderstorm warning or hear thunder, go inside immediately.
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If indoors, avoid running water.
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Don’t swim when there is lightning around
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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.
Candyse Arivett
2018-07-10T18:58:59+00:00
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