{"id":50148,"date":"2019-09-03T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-09-02T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/at3w.com\/blog\/how-to-protect-yourself-against-thunderstorms-if-there-is-no-lightning-protection-system\/"},"modified":"2019-09-03T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2019-09-02T22:00:00","slug":"how-to-protect-yourself-against-thunderstorms-if-there-is-no-lightning-protection-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/at3w.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-protect-yourself-against-thunderstorms-if-there-is-no-lightning-protection-system\/","title":{"rendered":"How to protect yourself against thunderstorms if there is no lightning protection system"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n\tIt is estimated that around 24.000 people die every year due to lightning strikes (<em>National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration<\/em>, NOAA). This is why every person who lives in a <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningprotection-at3w.com\/company\/news\/places-in-the-world-where-lightning-strikes-the-most\/s33c459\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">high isokeraunic area<\/a> should be aware of the danger of this atmospheric phenomenon.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<strong>I<\/strong><strong>NDOORS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\tClose the doors and windows of your house and avoid air currents<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tAvoid showers during a thunderstorm<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tAvoid using landline phones<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tDisconnect the lines which are not protected against overvoltages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\t&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<strong>OUTDOORS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\tDo not use bicycles or motorcycles<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tVehicles are safe if the engine is off and windows are closed<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t<strong>Never <\/strong>seek shelter under a tree<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tAvoid places that attract lightning (mountainous or wooded areas)<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tAvoid contact with water<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tStay away from electric poles or antennas<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tAvoid wearing prominent metallic elements<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tDetect a shelter if you are outdoors<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tKeep your pets in a safe place<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\tThe best way to protect yourself against a lightning strike is to count on a lightning protection system.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tCarry out annual inspections of your system to verify its correct status.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<strong>If you are outdoors and you can&acute;t find shelter: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n\tSquat down, cross your arms over your knees and place your head between your arms.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tIt is important to bring your feet together to reduce the harmful effects of currents on the ground caused by lightning strikes.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tFor more information about protection of outdoor areas please contact our technical specialists&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lightningprotection-at3w.com\/contact\/s13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\n\tIt is estimated that around 24.000 people die every year due to lightning strikes (<em>National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration<\/em>, NOAA). 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