SERVPRO of Norwood West Roxbury Shares Summer Tips

6/1/2022 (Permalink)

Summer is finally here! We know that can mean summer fun outdoors, but summer can also bring the threat of dangerous storms.

Summer is finally here! We know that can mean summer fun outdoors, but summer can also bring the threat of dangerous storms. Learn how to reduce your lightning risk while outdoors.

“If you hear thunder, lightning is close enough to pose an immediate threat,” said FEMA Region V Acting Administrator Janet M. Odeshoo.

Seek shelter as quickly as possible. There is no safe place outside when a thunderstorm is in the area.”

Buildings such as offices, schools, and homes offer good protection. Once inside, stay away from windows and doors and anything that conducts electricity. If you are caught outside with no safe shelter anywhere nearby, consider these options:

1. Never shelter under an isolated tree, tower, or utility pole. 
2. Immediately get off elevated areas such as hills, mountain ridges, or peaks.
3. Immediately get away from ponds, lakes, and other bodies of water.
4. Stay away from objects that conduct electricity.
5. Never lie flat on the ground.

The best way to protect yourself against lightning injury is to monitor the weather and postpone outdoor activities when thunderstorms are in the forecast. Lightning can strike from up to 10 miles away. If you can hear thunder, you might be in danger of being struck by lightning.

SERVPRO of Norwood West Roxbury is available 24/7 including holidays and weekends to assist you with your disaster needs to get it back to “Like it never even happened.”