Lightning Safety



When inside

Avoid using the telephones or other electrical appliances
Do not take a bath or shower

When outdoors

Seek shelter inside a sturdy building or a hard top automobile with the windows up
If you are boating or swimming, get out of the water immediately and move to a safe shelter away from the water
If you are in a wooded area, seek shelter under a thick growth of relatively small trees
Avoid isolated trees or other tall objects, bodies of water, sheds, fences, convertible automobiles, tractors and motorcycles
If you feel your hair standing on end, squat down with your head between your knees. Do not lie flat!