Lightning Safety

• If you are close enough to hear the thunder, you are close enough to be struck!!

• 30/30 Rule

• Seek an indoor shelter!!

• Stay away from windows

• Do not use the telephone

• Stay away from tall objects

• Get in a vehicle

Decorative Image: When you hear it roar, go indoors!

Speaker Notes:

• If you hear thunder, you are in danger of being struck by lightning.

• Once you hear thunder, move to a safe location, preferably indoors away from windows. It’s usually safe to resume outdoor activities 30 minutes after the last rumble of thunder.

• If you have a land-line phone, do not use it during an electrical storm except for extreme emergencies. Cordless phones and cell phone are O.K. to use.

• If you are outside and do not have an indoor shelter available, you can go inside a hard-topped vehicle for protection. It’s NOT the rubber tires that provide the protection. The ‘frame’ around the vehicle distributes the current (Faraday Chamber)