Thunderstorms 101
It’s summer, and thunderstorm season is here. Though they can be a welcome relief from the heat, thunderstorms can be dangerous. Here are some tips to help ensure your safety this summer:
Before a storm:
- Close windows and blinds
- Stay inside
- Unplug any electronic equipment
During a storm:
- Avoid contact with plugged-in electronics and phones
- Do not lie on concrete floors or lean on concrete walls
- Avoid hilltops, open fields, boats, and bodies of water
- Avoid standing near tall, isolated objects (like trees or telephone poles)
- If you are driving, try to exit the road and park until the storm ends
- Try to stay inside a sturdy building
- Do not take a shower or bath
- Stay away from metal objects
After a storm:
- Do not drive through flooded roadways
- Stay away from fallen power lines
