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How to Protect Yourself from Lightning

Lightning can be extremely dangerous, and taking precautions to protect yourself during thunderstorms is essential.

Install LPS

Installing a Lightning Protection System (LPS) provides a safe path for lightning strikes, preventing fires and structural damage and protecting electronic devices. It ensures the safety of occupants and preserves valuable assets during thunderstorms.

Seek Shelter

During a thunderstorm, the safest place is indoors. Find a sturdy, enclosed building or a fully enclosed metal-topped vehicle (not a convertible) to seek shelter. Avoid open structures, picnic shelters, tents, or small sheds.

Plan in advance

Keep an eye on weather forecasts and be aware of the chances of thunderstorms in your area. If storms are predicted, plan your activities to avoid being caught outdoors when lightning is likely.

Be safe indoors

While indoors, stay away from windows, doors, and electrical outlets. Avoid using wired electronics and plumbing fixtures during a storm. Lightning can travel through electrical and plumbing systems. It's also a good idea to unplug sensitive electronic devices to protect them from power surges.

Stay away from water

Avoid activities that involve water during a thunderstorm, whether it's swimming, boating, or even washing dishes. Water is an excellent conductor of electricity, and lightning can strike bodies of water.

Avoid tall objects

Stay away from tall objects and open fields. Lightning is likelier to strike tall trees, flagpoles, and other elevated things. If you are in an open area with no shelter, crouch down with your feet close together and cover your ears to minimise the risk of being struck.

Don't take shelter under isolated trees

Contrary to popular belief, there are better options than standing under a single tall tree. If lightning strikes the tree, it can travel down the trunk and injure anyone seeking shelter underneath.

Wait for 30 Minutes

After the last clap of thunder, please wait at least 30 minutes before resuming outdoor activities. Lightning can strike even after the storm seems to have passed.

Avoid metal objects

Avoid metal objects, including fences, poles, and clotheslines, as they can conduct electricity.

Keep your pets safe

Keep pets indoors during a thunderstorm. They can be just as vulnerable to lightning strikes as humans.

Stay informed

Use a weather app or radio to stay updated on the storm's progress. Many smartphones have a built-in weather alert systems that can provide real-time warnings for severe weather events.

Educate yourself and your acquaintances

Familiarise yourself with lightning safety guidelines and teach them to your family members, especially children, so everyone knows what to do during a thunderstorm.

Remember that lightning is unpredictable and can be deadly. It’s crucial to take lightning safety seriously and prioritise your safety during thunderstorms by seeking shelter and avoiding risky outdoor activities until the storm has passed.

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