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Early
recognition that lightning is approaching provides the best defense.
Relying
solely on personal observation of lightning is not adequate. Additional
information including detecting actual lightning strikes and monitoring
the range at which they're occurring is required to ensure consistent,
accurate, and adequate advance warning.
Outdoor
sporting activities and events should be stopped and swimming pools
cleared when lightning is within six miles.
Wait thirty minutes following the last lightning before leaving your refuge location or resuming activities
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What
to do when lightning is near.
Lightning cannot be prevented but
your chances of being struck can be reduced by following these safety
rules:
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Avoid
high ground, water, solitary trees, open spaces, and metallic
objects. Search for low ground, but avoid ditches or trenches if
they contain water, or if the ground is saturated. Seek clumps of
shrubs or trees of uniform height.
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Immediately
remove all metal objects. Get into a low, crouching stance on the
balls of your feet with your hands covering your ears. Stand spread
out from others, put 15-20 feet of space between each person.
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If
a fully enclosed metal automobile is close, seek refuge there with
all the windows rolled up and your hands in your lap.
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Avoid
metal rain and sun shelters.
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If
golfing, put down the clubs and get out of the golf cart. Move away
from both.
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Get
off and move away from bicycles and motorcycles.
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