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Lightning
Contrary to the old saying, lightning can strike twice in the same place.
Be Prepared
Have a professional install lightning rods, a system tat protects your house from damage by strikes.
Use the flash-to-bang rule: Count the seconds between seeing
lightning and hearing thunder, then divide by five to figure
out how many miles away the storm is. If the lapsed time is
less then 30 seconds, you should take cover immediately.
What To Do
Try to get indoors as soon as you hear thunder. Dont
use electrical appliances or telephones and turn off
your televisions.
Ever take a shower or wash dishes in the sink during
a storm, because metal pipes can conduct
electricity.
If youre outdoors and not
near a building, take shelter in a hardtop car.
If theres no shelter available, move to low-lying area,
and stay at least 15 feet away from tall tress, fences,
power lines, metal poles, bodies of water, and
groups of people
Make yourself as small as
possible if youre in an open field by squatting down and placing your
hands on your knees. Never lie down on the ground, because its an
excellent conductor of electricity and will make your larger targe
Floods
What to do
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If water is already
entering your house, move to the higest floor or the roof
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Know how to turn off all utilities, including gas dan electricity,
in case youre told to do so.
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Dont try to swim to safety; wait for rescures.
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If youre on foot, dont attempt to walk through a flooded area
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In car, turn around and go
back the way you came. It takes as little as six inches of water to
sweep you away
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Abandon your car if it
stalls in water and move to higer ground
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Before moving back into
your home, have your utilities and foundation inspected. Dont forget
to check your house for snake and other animals
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