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How can you be safe from lightning?
Tips for surviving lightning.
- Avoid being outdoors.
- Do not take shelter under a tall tree.
- Avoid being at high altitudes.
- Know the types of lightning strikes.
- Do not lie down on the ground.
- Avoid fences and wires.
- Keep those feet together.
- What to do if a strike is imminent?
Where should you not stand during lightning?
Avoid hilltops and open areas. Lightning seeks the highest ground, so if indoor shelter is not available, crouching down in the nearest, lowest, unexposed point is a better bet. Distance yourself from tall objects. Never stand near tall structures — particularly metal ones — which can act as lightning rods.
What should you avoid during a lightning storm?
Indoor Lightning Safety
- Stay off corded phones, computers and other electrical equipment that put you in direct contact with electricity.
- Avoid plumbing, including sinks, baths and faucets.
- Stay away from windows and doors, and stay off porches.
- Do not lie on concrete floors, and do not lean against concrete walls.
What is the safe distance from lightning?
While lightning has been recorded to strike at a distance of 10 miles, the rule of thumb used for safety is a six mile distance. Thus, seeking shelter is recommended if the lightning is six miles away or less. There are a number of lightning detectors on the market using various methods to determine lightning distance.
Is taking a shower when there is lightning dangerous?
It is dangerous to shower during a thunderstorm because the lightning can harm you while you are in the shower. Lightning can injure people if they are struck directly when they are outdoors, if lightning strikes something they are touching, or if lightning strikes the ground and passes through to you.
What can happen when lightning strikes my home?
Here are some damages that may occur: Shock waves. Lightning can create breaks and cracks in brick, concrete, stone, and even cinderblock. Power surges. Electrical wiring in your home can quickly become compromised when lightning strikes, which is very dangerous. Fire damage.
What to do when lightning strike near you?
Be aware Check the weather forecast before participating in outdoor activities.