Emergency Alerts
Thunder and Lightening
2007-12-09 16:03:00

Thunder and lightening refers to the electric discharge of the atmosphere that releases lightening and thunder.


Tips:


 ·Close the windows and doors, stay away from them and iron objects such as water pipes and gas pipes.
 ·Turn off household appliances to prevent lightening strike from electric power lines.
 ·Try to take shelters when you are in the open field. If no shelters could be taken, do not run or use umbrella, try to find a low spot (e.g. a pit), and squat with your feet put together.  
 ·Stay away from solitary tall tree, high towers, power line poles, or bill boards.
 ·Stop outdoor water sports such as swimming, boating and fishing.
 ·When there are many people together outside, don’t crowd to avoid conducting electric shock from one to the other.

 

Suggestions:


 ·Install lightening arrester on high buildings.
 ·Do not use cell phones outdoors.
 ·Apply artificial respiration to the victims of lightening strikes.

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