Remember: When thunder roars, go indoors. More ways to stay safe for LightningSafetyWeek and all summer long: MondayMotivation MondayThoughts
The best defense is to avoid lightning. Here are some outdoor safety tips that can help you avoid being struck:Check the weather forecast before participating in outdoor activities. If the forecast calls for thunderstorms, postpone your trip or activity, or make sure adequate safe shelter is readily available..” Find a safe, enclosed shelter when you hear thunder. Safe shelters include homes, offices, shopping centers, and hard-top vehicles with the windows rolled up.
And stay away from open spaces such as golf courses, parks, playgrounds, ponds, lakes, swimming pools, and beaches.Do NOT lie on concrete floors during a thunderstorm. Also, avoid leaning on concrete walls. Lightning can travel through any metal wires or bars in concrete walls or flooring.Even though your home is a safe shelter during a lightning storm, you may still be at risk. About one-third of lightning-strike injuries occur indoors.
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