What to do when lightning strikes
Posted by staff / July 23, 2013 Federal Emergency Management Agencylightning stormlightning stormslightning strike
Many parts of the country have been besieged by lightning storms, creating an incredible feast for the eyes, but also some seriously dangerous conditions for anyone stuck outdoors.
Forget what Mom told you, and be sure to check out this article by Marc Lallanilla at LiveScience to find out how to weather the storm and not make the evening news.
– The best way to survive, of course, is to avoid a lightning strike. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommends people follow the 30/30 rule: If, after seeing lightning, you can’t count to 30 before hearing thunder, get inside a building immediately (because the lightning storm is close). And don’t go outside until 30 minutes after the last clap of thunder.
– If you’re caught outdoors in a forest during a lightning storm, seek shelter in a low area under a dense growth of small trees. Avoid tall trees, since lightning tends to strike the tallest object in an area.
Full story at LiveScience.
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