Lightning Safety Tips for Florence Families?

12/20/2022 (Permalink)

We restore storm damage 24-hours a day in Lane County.

Our South Eugene and Florence teams respond to storm damage emergencies every year. We’ve experienced thousands of lightning strikes in the state this year, so here are some lighting safety tips from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration:  

• Avoid isolated tall trees, hilltops, utility poles, cell phone towers, cranes, large equipment, ladders, scaffolding, or rooftops
• Avoid open areas, such as fields
• Never lie flat on the ground
• Retreat to dense areas of smaller trees that are surrounded by larger trees, or retreat to low-lying areas but watch for flooding
• Avoid water, and immediately get out of and away from bodies of water
• Avoid wiring, plumbing, and fencing. Stay away from all metal objects, equipment, and surfaces that can conduct electricity.
• Do not shelter in sheds, pavilions, tents, or covered porches, as they do not provide adequate protection from lightning
• Seek fully enclosed, substantial buildings with wiring and plumbing. Modern buildings’ interior wiring and plumbing will act as an earth ground.
• A building is a safe shelter as long as you are not in contact with anything that can conduct electricity (e.g., electrical equipment or cords, plumbing fixtures, corded phones). Do not lean against concrete walls or floors (which may have metal bars inside).

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When your home or business in Florence has a storm damage emergency, our South Eugene and Florence team will restore your damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 541-345-0115.

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