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Lightning |
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When a thunderstorm threatens your area, get inside a home, building or automobile and stay away from metal objects and fixtures. |
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Don't talk on corded phones
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If You are at Home:
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Avoid showering or
bathing. Plumbing and
bathroom fixtures can
conduct electricity.
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Avoid using a corded
telephone, except for
emergencies. Cordless and
cell phones are safe to
use.
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Unplug appliances and
other electrical items such
as computers and turn off
all air-conditioners. Power
surges from lightning can
cause serious damage.
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Take shelter |
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Get ashore
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If You are Outside:
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Take shelter in a building or vehicle.
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In open areas or forests, seek shelter in a low area
such as under a thick growth of small trees.
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If you are in an open area, crouch into a ball on the
ground.
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In open water, head for shore.
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If you are on a bicycle, motorbike or golf cart, get off.
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People in a group should spread out.
Avoid doing these when lightning occurs:
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Using the telephone, electrical appliances and
electronic equipment.
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Standing under tall trees.
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Staying in the open or on high ground.
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Holding metal objects.
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Being near metal fences, pipes or rails.
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