lightning safety

     

Thunerstorms are the primary source of lightning. Because people have been struck many miles away from a storm, seeking immediate and effective shelter when thunderstorms approach is an important part of lightning safety. Contrary to popular notion, there is no 'safe' location outdoors. People have been struck in sheds and makeshift shelters. A better alternative is to seek shelter within an enclosure of conductive material (such as an automobile which is an example of a crude type of Faraday Cage). Once inside the enclosure, it is advisable to keep away from any attached metallic components (such as keys in an ignition, etc...). If thunder can be heard, there is a risk of being struck.

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  • Lightning safety. Via Chris Chittick of Tornado Hunters @ Henry G Izatt Middle School
  • It's Lightning Safety Month. With simple math you'll be #SmarterinSeconds and prepared for the next emerging storm.
  • RT @RennyV: Coaches, sports fans, athletes, administrators - we're excited to release @StrikeSafety focused on lightning safety
  • Coaches, sports fans, athletes, administrators - we're excited to release @StrikeSafety focused on lightning safety
  • Building a Weather-Ready Nation: Lightning Safety for Outdoor Venues: via @YouTube
  • Did you know there are three main ways lightning enters homes and buildings? Find out the answer and more lightning safety tips here:...
  • Lightning safety tips for mountain visitors
  • RT @ACarlsonKGET: Hannah and Missy demonstrating the importance of lightning safety on #Halloween #HalloweenCostumes
  • Hannah and Missy demonstrating the importance of lightning safety on #Halloween #HalloweenCostumes
  • Lightning Safety Tips via @GoBubblews #storms
  • Lightning Safety Tip # 4 Lightning's distance from you is easy to calculate