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Newsletter Materials – Half Page Article WHEN THUNDER ROARS, GO INDOORS!Lightning is the second greatest cause of storm-related deaths in the U.S., killing more than tornadoes or hurricanes over a 30 year average! Only floods kill more. Lightning also inflicts devastating, life-long, debilitating injuries on many more than it kills. While lightning strike frequencies are highest in the Southeast, Midwest, and the front ranges of the Rocky Mountains, all states have some lightning threat. Fortunately, most of these lightning deaths and injuries can be easily avoided.No place outside is safe within 6 miles of a thunderstorm! Use the weather forecast to plan your outdoor activities to avoid the threat. The forecast from your local National Weather Service office can be found through www.weather.gov. The safest place to be during a thunderstorm is inside a house or other fully enclosed building with wiring and plumbing. Once inside, stay away from corded telephones, electrical appliances and plumbing. Don’t watch lightning while standing near windows or in doorways. If you can’t get to a house, a vehicle with a metal roof and metal sides is a good second choice. Don't wait for rain to go inside. As soon as you hear thunder, get to a safe place. Stay inside for 30 minutes or more after hearing the last thunder. If you absolutely cannot get to a safe building or vehicle, at least move away from elevated places, open areas such as sports fields, beaches, golf courses, tall isolated objects like trees, and water, swimming, boating, fishing, beaches. Do NOT go under trees to keep dry during a thunderstorm! For more information on lightning safety, visit www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov. Overview, Science, Outdoors, Indoors, Medical, Teachers, Survivor Stories,
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