SERVPRO of Newton Wellesley Shares How To Observe Lightning Safety Awareness Week

6/5/2022 (Permalink)

Lightning is popular in the summer months and it can cause much damage.

Lightning is popular in the summer months and it can cause much damage to any building. It is important to take precautions to help prevent damages that might happen..

While it is advised to stay indoors during a thunderstorm, there are occasions when we mightnot be able to. It is important to have a safety plan in place for where to take shelter, what items to leave at home when stepping out in a thunderstorm, etc.??

?We may not know as much about lightning as we think. It is important to be thoroughly aware of its dangers so that we can take the necessary precautions if we are ever caught in a storm.??

Lightning Safety Awareness Week helps to alert people that the outdoors are not safe during a thunderstorm. Lightning can strike from over 15 miles away and any delays in taking precautions can cause serious injury or fatality. Lightning Safety Awareness Week is important to spread awareness of lightning and lightning safety.

Here are some topics and links to help you become more informed during the week.

• Sunday: An Introduction to Lightning and Lightning Safety
• Monday: The Science of Lightning and Thunder
• Tuesday: Lightning Safety Outdoors
• Wednesday: Lightning Safety Indoors
• Thursday: Lightning Safety and Sports Activities
• Friday: Medical Effects on Lightning Victims
• Saturday: Protecting Your Home from Lightning

We are here to help you with any major storm, fire, or water damage. SERVPRO of Newton Wellesley is available 24/7 including holidays and weekends to assist you and help you with your damage. “Like it never even happened.”