How to Avoid Getting Hit by Lightning

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Stay away from open fields or hilltops.. Avoid swimming or watersports on rainy days.. Don't stand near trees or tall isolated objects.

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1

Stay away from open fields or hilltops.

Step 1

Stay away from open fields or hilltops.

2

Avoid swimming or watersports on rainy days.

Step 2

Avoid swimming or watersports on rainy days.

3

Don't stand near trees or tall isolated objects.

Step 3

Don't stand near trees or tall isolated objects.

4

Avoid metal objects, like fences or exposed pipes.

Step 4

Avoid metal objects, like fences or exposed pipes.

5

Add a lightning rod to your roof.

Step 5

Add a lightning rod to your roof.

6

Avoid bathing, showering, or using the sink as much as possible.

Step 6

Avoid bathing, showering, or using the sink as much as possible.

7

Turn off and stay away from wired electronics.

Step 7

Turn off and stay away from wired electronics.

8

Keep your windows closed.

Step 8

Keep your windows closed.

9

Run to your vehicle for safety.

Step 9

Run to your vehicle for safety.

10

Place your hands in your lap.

Step 10

Place your hands in your lap.

11

Don't handle the radio or your GPS system.

Step 11

Don't handle the radio or your GPS system.

12

Pull to the side of the road in heavy storms.

Step 12

Pull to the side of the road in heavy storms.

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