Never this close to other people if you see lightning, CDC says
This error could mean that people close to you are more likely to be injured by a lightning strike, the authority said.
Summer can be unpredictable weather, with temperatures fluctuating wildly and hobby bright and sunny to rainy in what seems like minutes. And while these times of sudden changes can be frustrating when they put a damper on your plans, they can also take a more serious turn when lightning is involved. However, it is not only your own safety that you could compromise during a lightning storm, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - a common behavior could also put other injuries. Read it to find out what you should never do near other people if you see lightning outside.
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Never stay close to other people if you see lightning.
While it may be a security in many situations, a lightning storm is not one of them.
In fact, if you are caught outside during a lightning storm, the CDC advises to break your group. "This willreduce the number of injuries If lightning strikes the ground, "said the authority.
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Do not lie flat on the ground to protect you.
Lightning often strikes tall buildings and other conductive objects, such as fences and power lines, so it can make sense to be able to make it as flat as possible if you are caught outside during a storm.
However, the CDC warns that if you are outsideduring a stormThis is a misconception. Instead, make your body into a ball, you store the head and cover your ears with your hands. In this position, the CDC says, your body is weak, but has less surface area in contact with the ground, which can be hit.
If you can, go inside as soon as possible.
Although you away from others and are your best paris baller if you're stuck on the outside, if you can get inside safely, you should always do. Once inside, the CDC recommends staying away from windows, doors and semi-enclosed areas of your home, such as porches.
Avoid touching the concrete, water or electronics inside.
However, just because you're inside, it does not mean that you are quite sure: the CDC reports that 32% oflightning strike injuries occur inside.
If you want to protect you once you are inside, avoid any activity that uses water, including washing dishes or showering; Avoid soil or concrete walls, which may have metal pipes in which electricity lightning strikes can travel; and not using wired telephones or electronic equipment.
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