Secure outdoor objects such as lawn furniture that could blow
away or cause damage or injury. Take light objects inside.
Shutter windows securely and brace outside doors.
Listen to a battery operated radio or television for the
latest storm information.
Do not handle any electrical equipment or telephones because
lightning could follow the wire. Television sets are particularly
dangerous at this time.
Avoid bathtubs, water faucets, and sinks because metal pipes
can transmit electricity.
If outdoors:
Attempt to get into a building or car.
If no structure is available, get to an open space an squat
low to the ground as quickly as possible. (If in the woods, find
an area protected by low clump of trees--never stand underneath a
single large tree in the open.) crouch with hands on knees.
Be aware of the potential for flooding in low-lying areas.
Avoid tall structures such as towers, tall trees, fences,
telephone lines, or power lines.
Stay away from natural lightning rods such as golf clubs,
tractors, fishing rods, bicycles, or camping equipment.
Stay from rivers, lakes, or other bodies of water.
If you are isolated in a level field or prairie and you feel
your hair stand on end (which indicates that lightning is about to
strike), bend forward, putting your hands on your knees. A
position with feet together and crouching while removing all metal
objects is recommended. Do not lie flat on the ground.
If in a car:
Pull safely onto the shoulder of the road away from any trees
that could fall on the vehicle.
Stay in the car and turn on the emergency flashers until the
heavy rains subside.
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