Instruction
1
The surest way to protect yourself from lightning, take shelter indoors with tightly closed Windows and doors. It is necessary to turn off all phones and disconnect the house (turning off appliances), because the electrical discharge caused by lightning, can enter the premises directly through a telephone line or electrical wiring.
2
Do not shower, not wash your hands, utensils and do not use water for other purposes while at home during a thunderstorm. Water has electrical conductivity and may be dangerous.
3
If the storm caught you on the street, stay away from trees, metal poles, high voltage wires, high fences and iron gates. Even an umbrella with a metal handle to hold in your hands is dangerous. Zipper draws these objects, she often let through the metal charge, which can hit you if you are in contact with a dangerous object.
4
If you were in the car, let off engine, the radio and the radio and close all doors and Windows. We'll stay inside until after the storm.
5
Remove and set aside for 5-10 meters to the side all metal objects that you wear to or placed in the pockets. They perfectly carry out electrical discharges.
6
In no case do not sit down during a thunderstorm near the fire. The column of heated air due to the partial ionization has a relatively small resistance.
7
Avoid to be on open water during a thunderstorm. If lightning strikes the water it will strike the water surface within a radius of 100 meters.
8
If your hair is suddenly electric and stood on end, it can mean that you are about to strike lightning. To protect yourself, get down on your knees, hands on your head and lean forward. Do not lie flat on the ground, squat, tightly curled.