Be aware of developing thunderstorms. IF YOU CAN HEAR THUNDER, YOU ARE WITHIN STRIKING DISTANCE. SEEK SAFE SHELTER IMMEDIATELY.
- Wait at least 30 minutes after the last lightning flash before leaving shelter. Don't be fooled by sunshine or blue sky. The threat of lightning continues for much longer period than most people realize.
- Those involved in boating, swimming, fishing, bicycling, golfing, jogging, walking, hiking, camping, or working out of doors need to take shelter quickly when thunderstorms approach.
- Where organized sports activities are taking place, coaches, umpires, referees, or camp counselors must protect the safety of the participants by stopping the activities before the lightning threat becomes significant so that participants and spectators can get to a safe place.
- Inside homes, stay away from windows and doors and avoid contact with anything that conducts electricity.
- Stay off corded telephones and away from appliances, plumbing and electrical appliances.
- To protect property within a home, unplug electronic equipment well before the storm.
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