Quiz: How Do You Survive a Lightning Storm?
How Do You Survive a Lighting Storm?
A. Stay Indoors During Rain
B. Always Have an Umbrella
C. Get Cover, Crouch Down Low
D. Run Around to Avoid Strike
Correct Answer: A. Stay Indoors During Rain
The best way to survive a lightning strike is to avoid being outdoors in the first place.
But, if you happen to get caught outdoors and can’t take cover during a lightning storm there are couple of things you can do to decrease the chances of getting struck.
Try to seek shelter in a low area under a dense growth of small trees (don’t stand too close to them, though) and make attempts to avoid tall, isolated objects like tall trees and flagpoles, since lightning often (but not always) tends to strike the tallest object in an area.
30/30 Rule
If, after seeing lightning, you can’t count to 30 before hearing thunder, get inside a building or car. Don’t go outside until 30 minutes after the last clap of thunder.
Remember, if you find yourself caught in the middle of a lightning storm immediately assume the position in the video to increase your chances of surviving.
If you’re in an open area, go to a low area, like a valley or a ravine (but be alert for flash floods).
In all cases, avoid any size body of water, as water is a conductor of electricity.
If you’re caught outdoors and see signs that a lightning strike is imminent do your best to take shelter and stay out of the rain.
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Henry, great post and a life saver. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!
Thank you!
I wasn't aware of the 30/30 rule. That's a good way to make sure you're safe. Good post Henry.
Thank you very much!
Thanks so much!!
Interesting post - and way to go ;)
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Wow Henry, super stuff. So simple actually, but I am sure not many know. Especialyl the 30/30 rule! Thanks.
Thank you so much! Glad you learned something new!