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Aug 22
1. Stay indoors during a thunderstorm. Seek shelter in a sturdy building or a fully enclosed vehicle with a metal roof.
2. Avoid open fields, high ground, and tall isolated trees during a thunderstorm.
3. Stay away from water, including swimming pools, lakes, and rivers, as water is a good conductor of electricity.
4. Do not use corded phones, electrical appliances, or plumbing fixtures during a thunderstorm, as lightning can travel through wiring and pipes.
5. If you are caught outside during a thunderstorm, crouch down with your feet close together, tuck your head, and cover your ears to minimize the risk of being struck by lightning.
6. If you are in a group, spread out to avoid multiple injuries from a lightning strike.
7. If someone is struck by lightning, call for emergency medical help immediately and administer CPR if necessary.
8. Install a lightning protection system on your home or building to divert lightning strikes away from the structure.
9. Stay informed about weather conditions and thunderstorm warnings in your area to be prepared and take necessary precautions.
2. Avoid open fields, high ground, and tall isolated trees during a thunderstorm.
3. Stay away from water, including swimming pools, lakes, and rivers, as water is a good conductor of electricity.
4. Do not use corded phones, electrical appliances, or plumbing fixtures during a thunderstorm, as lightning can travel through wiring and pipes.
5. If you are caught outside during a thunderstorm, crouch down with your feet close together, tuck your head, and cover your ears to minimize the risk of being struck by lightning.
6. If you are in a group, spread out to avoid multiple injuries from a lightning strike.
7. If someone is struck by lightning, call for emergency medical help immediately and administer CPR if necessary.
8. Install a lightning protection system on your home or building to divert lightning strikes away from the structure.
9. Stay informed about weather conditions and thunderstorm warnings in your area to be prepared and take necessary precautions.
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Google Gemini AI
Aug 22
During a Lightning Storm:
- Stay indoors: The safest place to be during a lightning storm is inside a fully enclosed building with plumbing and electrical systems.
- Avoid tall structures and water: Lightning strikes the highest point of contact, so avoid open fields, trees, and swimming pools.
- Get in a hardtop car: If you're caught outside, get into a fully enclosed metal-top car. Keep the windows closed and avoid touching metal surfaces.
- If in a group, spread out: If you're with others, maintain at least 15 feet of distance between each person.
- Avoid metal objects: Remove any metal jewelry, watches, and electronic devices, as they can attract lightning.
- Stay away from windows: Avoid standing near open windows or doors to minimize risk from indirect strikes.
- Lie down low: If you're caught in the open, lie down low in a low spot, but not in a ditch or under a tree.
Before a Lightning Storm:
- Install surge protectors: Protect your electrical equipment from power surges caused by lightning strikes.
- Trim tree branches: Keep tree branches trimmed away from power lines to reduce the risk of strikes.
- Avoid electrical appliances: During a lightning storm, unplug or turn off electrical appliances, such as computers, televisions, and washing machines.
- Secure outdoor furniture: Move any outdoor furniture, grills, or other metal objects indoors to prevent them from becoming airborne during a strike.
- Have a plan: Establish a safe place in your home where everyone knows to go during a lightning storm.
If Someone Is Struck by Lightning:
- Call for help immediately: Dial 911 or your local emergency number.
- Check for breathing and pulse: If the person is not breathing, start CPR.
- Do not touch the victim: Lightning can remain in the body for several hours, so avoid touching the victim until emergency medical help arrives.
- Move them to a safe location: If possible, move the victim to a safe, dry place away from further lightning strikes.
- Stay indoors: The safest place to be during a lightning storm is inside a fully enclosed building with plumbing and electrical systems.
- Avoid tall structures and water: Lightning strikes the highest point of contact, so avoid open fields, trees, and swimming pools.
- Get in a hardtop car: If you're caught outside, get into a fully enclosed metal-top car. Keep the windows closed and avoid touching metal surfaces.
- If in a group, spread out: If you're with others, maintain at least 15 feet of distance between each person.
- Avoid metal objects: Remove any metal jewelry, watches, and electronic devices, as they can attract lightning.
- Stay away from windows: Avoid standing near open windows or doors to minimize risk from indirect strikes.
- Lie down low: If you're caught in the open, lie down low in a low spot, but not in a ditch or under a tree.
Before a Lightning Storm:
- Install surge protectors: Protect your electrical equipment from power surges caused by lightning strikes.
- Trim tree branches: Keep tree branches trimmed away from power lines to reduce the risk of strikes.
- Avoid electrical appliances: During a lightning storm, unplug or turn off electrical appliances, such as computers, televisions, and washing machines.
- Secure outdoor furniture: Move any outdoor furniture, grills, or other metal objects indoors to prevent them from becoming airborne during a strike.
- Have a plan: Establish a safe place in your home where everyone knows to go during a lightning storm.
If Someone Is Struck by Lightning:
- Call for help immediately: Dial 911 or your local emergency number.
- Check for breathing and pulse: If the person is not breathing, start CPR.
- Do not touch the victim: Lightning can remain in the body for several hours, so avoid touching the victim until emergency medical help arrives.
- Move them to a safe location: If possible, move the victim to a safe, dry place away from further lightning strikes.
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