“One Tree Hill” star Bevin Prince's husband, William Friend, died Sunday after being struck by lightning. Lightning kills an estimated 24,000 people every year worldwide. Here's what to know about staying safe from lightning strikes:
Did you know lightning is hotter than the surface of the sun? It can reach temperatures of up to 50,000 °F. Understanding the basics of lightning safety can therefore be crucial to protect yourself, your dear ones, and your house from the perils of lightning or a thunderstorm.
Many people don’t take lightning storms seriously. Finding an appropriate shelter when you’re caught in a lightning storm, though, is not easy. Whether you’re outdoors or indoors, it is important to know how to avoid getting struck by lightning and to heed specific precautions.Depending on where you are outdoors, you can take care of yourself by taking the following precautions during a lightning storm:Irrespective of where you are, keep this in mind: when thunder roars, go indoors.
Make sure that the gutters and the stormwater drains around your house are clear and allow an uninterrupted flow of water.A first-aid kit and maps showing important local landmarks.
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