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• Avoid open fields, the top of a hill or a ridge top. • Stay away from tall, isolated trees or other tall objects. • Stay away from water, wet items, and metal objects. Note: A tent or open air building will not protect you from lightning.
When You Are Inside During a Thunderstorm...• Don't touch electrical equipment or electronics plugged into the wall. • Stay off corded phones and avoid plumbing. • Stay away from windows and doors, and stay off porches. Do not lie on concrete floors or lean against concrete walls.
When You Are Inside a Car During a Storm... You are safe from lightning inside a car as long as you do the following: • Roll up the windows so that they are closed. • Don’t touch metal objects inside the car. • Pull over on the side of the road and put your hazard lights on. Learn more: Lightning Kills, Lightning Safety Tips, Lightning Safety: When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!