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Summer Heat Safety Tips You Need To Know
If you want your family to be #SummerReady, take some time to review the extreme heat facts and summer heat safety tips in this post. Stay cool and be safe!
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Did you know that lightning is hotter than the surface of the sun? Lightning can be as hot as 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit – that’s really hot. Just thought that was an interesting fact.
In the United States, approximately 20 deaths per year occur due to lightning strikes and they severely injure hundreds more. Learn how to protect your home and loved ones with these lightning safety tips.
If you remember nothing else from the rest of this article, memorize this slogan from Weather.Gov and teach it to your kids:
When thunder roars, GO INDOORS.
Nowhere outside is really safe during a storm. If you can hear thunder, then lightning is close enough to strike. Get yourself to safe shelter and stay there until at least 30 minutes have passed since the last clap of thunder.
It might not seem like you can prepare for lightning safety before a storm, but trust me, this list will help you feel more calm when a storm is imminent.
Indoors will always be the safest place during a lightning storm. But, did you know that 1/3 of all lightning strike injuries occur while indoors? Here are some key things to keep in mind:
It happens. Even if you’ve repeatedly checked the weather, thunderstorms can form quickly – especially during the summer months. Here are some lightning safety tips for when you’re stuck outside:
If someone is struck by lightning, it’s important to know that very rarely will you see a burn. Lightning mostly affects the nervous system and can cause long-term neurological damage. Seeking medical attention immediately is VERY important.
If you need a refresher on CPR and basic First Aid, I highly recommend the online courses from Thrive Institute. They’re affordable and you can do them with your family. This would also be great for babysitters.
If you’re not sure if someone has been struck by lighting, here are some immediate and short-term symptoms to watch out for:
Remember these 4 words:
Since we started by talking about listening for thunder, it’s important to recognize that not everyone would be able to actually HEAR thunder.
This YouTube video is a great resource for those with living with hearing impairments. It has captions and teaches visual cues for lightning safety tips.
If you want your family to be #SummerReady, take some time to review the extreme heat facts and summer heat safety tips in this post. Stay cool and be safe!
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