Summer Burn Safety
Outdoor Lightning Precautions
§Avoid
–Open spaces
–Power lines, tall trees
–Metal fences
–Close contact with others
(spread 15-20 feet apart)
–Water
When thunderstorms or dry lightning have been forecast or a local warning system has sounded, avoid open areas.
Avoid tall objects, such as power lines and tall single trees
Don’t approach or handle metallic objects that might draw lightning to you, such as metal fences and ladders.
If you’re outdoors with others, don’t huddle together. Try to remain 15-20 feet apart.
Open water is especially dangerous. If you’re in the water, on a beach, or close to shore in a boat when lighting approaches, be sure to seek shelter away from the water.
(Bridge) Along with avoiding these items and areas, If you are caught in the open as lightning approaches what are the best locations to seek?