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Lightning often strikes more than three miles from the center of the storm.

Facts about lightning

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Lightning doesn’t just hit tall objects. It can strike anything, anywhere.

Being indoors doesn’t mean you’re safe. When inside, avoid anything that conducts electricity.

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Because lightning strikes can cause serious damage.

Lightning Storm

Stay safe during a

If you’re stranded

your home

Install surge protectors.

If a storm is approaching, unplug electronic equipment.

Consider hiring a UL-listed specialist to install a

lightning protection system.

Help protect

If you’re indoors

Avoid all plumbing,

including faucets, sinks and bathtubs.

Stay off corded phones, computers

and other electronics that put you in direct

contact with electricity.

Don’t lie on concrete

floors or lean against

concrete walls.

Source: Insurance Information Institute

outdoors Immediately leave elevated areas, such as hills, mountain

ridges or peaks.

Stay away from all bodies of water.

Never lie on flat ground or take shelter beneath an isolated tree.

Take cover in your car, but avoid touching items such as the door, foot pedals and

steering wheel.

Avoid objects that conduct electricity, such as metal fences and

power lines.

Stay away from windows

and doors.