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As Lightning Safety Week begins, we're reminded of the awe-inspiring beauty and power of nature. Amidst this appreciation, it's crucial to prioritize safeguarding lives and property. Please read and share these tips from the National Weather Service https://lnkd.in/gQsa2FH #LightningSafetyWeek #PropertyClaims #ConciseClaims

Started in 2001, National Lightning Safety Awareness Week aims to highlight lightning as an underrated killer. Since then, U.S. lightning fatalities have dropped from about 55 per year to less than 30! This reduction is thanks to increased awareness and people seeking safety when thunderstorms threaten. During Lightning Safety Awareness Week, we encourage you to learn more about lightning and how to stay safe. Remember, there is no safe place outside during a thunderstorm. If a thunderstorm is occurring or nearby, seek shelter inside a sturdy enclosed structure. Your hard-topped vehicle can also provide good shelter. Stay safe and stay informed!  #LightningSafety #WeatherAwareness #WeatherReadyNation

🚨 Lightning Safety Awareness Week 2024🚨 June 23-29: Lightning is a powerful electrical discharge caused by imbalances between storm clouds and the ground or within the clouds themselves. It can cause severe injuries or fatalities, damage property, and start fires. Understanding lightning's dangers is crucial for safety, as it can strike suddenly and without warning. Stay informed and spread awareness to protect yourself and others during thunderstorms. 🌩️⚡ #LightningSafety #Thunderstorms #StaySafe

🌩️ Thunder and lightning storms happen all the time. Stay prepared and know what to do to keep you and your family safe when storms strike! Check out this PDF from the NFPA with essential safety information to protect your loved ones. Stay safe! 👇 #StormSafety #GRFDFoundation

In the Midwest, weather can be very unpredictable and change in a matter of minutes. During Lightning Safety Awareness Week, it's important be weather aware as lightning is unpredictable and can strike anywhere from 10 to 15 miles away from a storm. For more information and safety tips, visit https://bit.ly/3RHk7Ue.

⚡This week is Lightning Safety Week! Florida is the most dangerous state for lightning. As we enter the summer season, we also face an increase in thunderstorms. Learn more about lightning safety from WUFT News: https://ow.ly/6Q4950SoHjY

Did you know lightning can cause fires and power surges? This Lightning Safety Awareness Week, arm yourself with knowledge and protect your home. Check out our insights on lightning safety!

Our lightning protection friends at ECLE share how Iowa became an unexpected epicenter for a definitive study on lightning and fires in 1922. More compelling historical data which supports the effectiveness of lightning protection systems. https://lnkd.in/dxChtzEV #lightning #fireprevention #lightningprotection #lightningprotectionsystems

It’s National Lightning Safety Awareness Week! Take this time to learn about the dangers of lighting and how to keep your family out of harm’s way during a thunderstorm. Learn how to prepare for serve weather here https://ow.ly/cA9W50SbbNm #OurMissionIsYou #LightningSafetyAwareness #LightningSafety

FREE CEU COURSE: Join us with Ron Blank & Associates, Inc. on October 30 for our infamous "Protecting People and Property" CEU course to learn more about specifying#ballistics, #blast #forcedentry & #stormimpact protection.