You’ve probably heard it over and over again – always keep safety in mind during severe weather. In fact, you probably zone out when you hear someone talking about preparing for storms in your Atlanta home. We are all guilty of it, but storm safety is incredibly important, and by not paying attention, you could be the victim of an unfortunate storm-related event.
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For example, many people don’t realize how dangerous lightning is. Lightning injures hundreds of people every year, and can even lead to deaths. People unaware of storm safety tips relating to lightning will run under the nearest object in order to shield themselves from rain, which is entirely unsafe.
Unfortunately, many objects actually attract lightning – especially trees. If you’re in the middle of a lightning storm, then you need to get inside a home as quickly as possible or get as close to the ground as you can without actually lying down. Doing so will help significantly reduce your chances of being struck by lightning.
Correctly avoid lightning by following storm safety protocol. For more advice on preparing for storms in your Atlanta home, be sure to contact us at Parker Young today.