ID #1069
During a thunderstorm indoors, outdoors, and in your car
If indoors:
· Secure outdoor objects such as lawn furniture that could blow away or
cause damage or injury. Take light objects inside.· Shutter windows
securely and brace outside doors.· Listen to a battery operated radio
or television for the latest storm information.· Do not handle any
electrical equipment or telephones because lightning could follow the
wire. Television sets are particularly dangerous at this time.· Avoid
bathtubs, water faucets, and sinks because metal pipes can transmit
electricity.
If outdoors:
· Attempt to get into a building or car.· If no structure is available,
get to an open space an squat low to the ground as quickly as possible.
(If in the woods, find an area protected by low clump of trees--never
stand underneath a single large tree in the open.) Be aware of the
potential for flooding in low-lying areas.· crouch with hands on
knees.· Avoid tall structures such as towers, tall trees, fences,
telephone lines, or power lines.· Stay away from natural lightning rods
such as golf clubs, tractors, fishing rods, bicycles, or camping
equipment.· Stay from rivers, lakes, or other bodies of water.· If you
are isolated in a level field or prairie and you feel your hair stand
on end (which indicates that lightning is about to strike), bend
forward, putting your hands on your knees. A position with feet
together and crouching while removing all metal objects is recommended.
Do not lie flat on the ground.
If in a car:
· Pull safely onto the shoulder of the road away from any trees that
could fall on the vehicle.· Stay in the car and turn on the emergency
flashers until the heavy rains subside.· Avoid flooded roadways.
Last update: 2007-06-29 17:21
Author: Kai
Revision: 1.0
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