Lightning Safety Tips: When Thunder Roars Go Indoors in Hickory Hills?

9/3/2024 (Permalink)

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Our local Oak Lawn team restores storm damage “Like it never even happened” in Hickory Hills. Summer thunderstorms are common, bringing the awe-inspiring yet dangerous spectacle of lightning. Ensuring safety during these storms is crucial, especially when lightning is involved. Here are some essential tips to protect yourself and your loved ones.

First, the safest place during a thunderstorm is indoors. Avoid open fields, high land, trees, poles, or other tall objects. Once inside, stay away from windows, doors, and anything that conducts electricity, including corded phones, appliances, wires, TV cables, and plumbing.

If you find yourself outdoors during a storm without the option to take shelter in a building or vehicle, you can lessen your risk by adopting a safer posture. Crouch low to the ground on the balls of your feet, keep your head down, and cover your ears with your hands. Try to make your body as small as possible and limit your contact with the ground to reduce your exposure to lightning.

Remember, lightning can strike even when the storm is not overhead, so it's important to wait at least thirty minutes after the last thunderclap before going outside. Also, consider installing surge protectors in your home to protect your electronics and appliances from unexpected power surges caused by a lightning strike.

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