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Struck By Lightning.Org

Struck By Lightning.Org. (6 May 2006). Struck By Lightning.Org. Lightning Threat: #2 Storm Killer in U.S. Kills More Than Tornadoes Kills More Than Hurricanes Kills ~80 Per Year (corrected for underreporting) Lifelong Debilitating Injuries on Many More Than It Kills Injures ~800 Per Year

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Struck By Lightning.Org

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  1. Struck By Lightning.Org (6 May 2006)

  2. Struck By Lightning.Org • Lightning Threat: • #2 Storm Killer in U.S. • Kills More Than Tornadoes • Kills More Than Hurricanes • Kills ~80 Per Year(corrected for underreporting) • Lifelong Debilitating Injuries on Many More Than It Kills • Injures ~800 Per Year • Most Casualties Could be Prevented with Public Education

  3. Struck By Lightning.Org • Lightning Safety: Five Steps of Decreasing Effectiveness • Schedule Outdoor Activities to Avoid Lightning • When Outside, Know When and Where to Seek Safety • If You Hear Thunder, Go to a Safe Location • After Hearing the Last Thunder,Stay in the Safe Location for 30 Minutes or More • Safe Locations: • Best: Large Fully Enclosed Substantially Constructed Building With Wiring and Plumbing(e.g. house, school, store, offices, etc.) • Second Best: Vehicle with Metal Roof and Sides

  4. Struck By Lightning.Org • Lightning Safety: Five Steps Of Decreasing Effectiveness • If You Must Be Outside When Thunderstorms In The Area, Avoid The Locations & Activities With The Most Risk • Avoid Elevated Places • Avoid Tall Isolated Objects • Do Not Go Under Trees To Keep Dry! • Avoid Water Related Activities • Swimming, Boating, Fishing • Desperate Last Resorts(not listed here) • First Aid: CPR Or AED, Call 9-1-1

  5. Struck By Lightning.Org • Mission: Reduce Lightning Casualties By At Least 50% By 2025 • Emphasize Children’s Education • Services: • Lightning Safety Slogan • Lightning Safety Magnet (1,000s Distributed) • Database Of Lightning Casualty Media Reports • Leon The Lightning Lion Poster (Lightning Protection Institute) • I Survived Lightning Episode (Discovery Channel) • Public Speaking • Program Development • Lightning Safety Awareness Week (National Weather Service)

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