Those are the words of Mike Utley, a lightning strike survivor. On Sunday, severe storms, swept through Union, NJ and the surrounding area, and unfortunately as reported by myfoxny.com, four men in Newark, NJ were struck and one of those men has died. It was reported that the men were struck a little after 6 pm behind 250 Mount Vernon Place which is an apartment complex. They were trying to seek shelter from the heavy rain and were under a tree when they were struck. At first one man was reported to have suffered critical injuries while the other three suffered non-life threatening burns, but today it has been updated that one man has died as a result from their injuries. The four men were cousins. My condolences to the family of the lightning strike victim.
Article here.
Lightning Safely tips here.
Thunderstorms are very dangerous and when caught outside in one, options for shelter might not be readily available. One of the worse places for shelter is under a tree. Lightning will reach out and touch you and it will most likely strike the tallest most isolated object. If you ever find yourself outside in a thunderstorm, go inside a building or your car or truck if you can. Make sure the windows are completely shut. If not, avoid water, the high ground and open spaces. Also avoid all metal objects including electric wires, fences, machinery, motors, power tools, etc.
Unsafe places included:
-Underneath canopies
-Small picnic or rain shelters
-Trees.
If you are outside and lightning is striking nearby, you should:
Crotch down by putting your feet together and placing your hands over ears to minimize hearing damage from thunder. If you are with other people, stand apart and avoid proximity (a minimum of 15 ft.) to other people. Lightning travels through the ground.
If outdoor activities are in progress, suspend the activities and find shelter. Wait at least 30 minutes from the last observed flash of lightning or sound of thunder. If someone is injured, call 911 immediately and apply First Aid procedures if possible. Heed thunderstorm watches and warnings and take to heart these safety tips, so you can stay safe in a thunderstorm.
Unsafe places included:
-Underneath canopies
-Small picnic or rain shelters
-Trees.
If you are outside and lightning is striking nearby, you should:
Crotch down by putting your feet together and placing your hands over ears to minimize hearing damage from thunder. If you are with other people, stand apart and avoid proximity (a minimum of 15 ft.) to other people. Lightning travels through the ground.
If outdoor activities are in progress, suspend the activities and find shelter. Wait at least 30 minutes from the last observed flash of lightning or sound of thunder. If someone is injured, call 911 immediately and apply First Aid procedures if possible. Heed thunderstorm watches and warnings and take to heart these safety tips, so you can stay safe in a thunderstorm.
Article here.
Lightning Safely tips here.
2 comments:
Very interesting reading material, thank you!
You are very welcome, stay safe! As Michael Utley would say, "When thunder roars, stay indoors!"
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