Being at home during a thunderstorm can be frightening, especially when there’s a risk that lightning might strike the house or hit nearby. Knowing what to do in these situations can make the difference between safety and danger. In this guide, we provide practical tips on how to protect yourself and your home when lightning strikes near your house.
What Can You Do to Reduce the Risk of Lightning Striking Your Home?
- Close the windows: During a thunderstorm, it’s essential to close all windows. This reduces the risk of lightning entering the house and prevents damage caused by strong winds and rain.
- Turn off electrical devices: Disconnect and switch off all appliances and electronic devices. Lightning can cause power surges that damage these devices. Unplugging them is a simple way to prevent costly damage.
- Avoid using the elevator: Do not use the elevator during a thunderstorm. In case of a power outage or lightning striking the electrical system, you could get trapped.
- Stay away from metal objects: Avoid contact with metal objects such as pipes, radiators, and fixed appliances, as they can conduct electricity.
- Do not use landline phones: Landline phones can conduct electrical discharges from lightning. Use your mobile phone only if necessary and preferably avoid charging it during the storm.
Why is Lightning Near Your Home Still Dangerous?
Even if lightning does not directly strike your house, it can still cause significant damage. The discharge spreads through the ground, entering your home via pipes, electrical lines, and grounding, creating risks of power surges and fires.
Watch this video to understand better what happens:
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