What can not be done during a storm, so as not to be struck by lightning

I remember my grandmother closing all the windows and turning off the equipment during lightning. And the teacher of junior classes told about a monstrous natural phenomenon - ball lightning. You can imagine how much she loved scaring children. Come on, it's good to be home during a thunderstorm. But what if it rained during the trip and the sky was covered with white cracks? Today I want to draw your attention to the rules of behavior during a thunderstorm.



If it suddenly rains, hide from it in any room. If a thunderstorm begins, you can hide in the store, at the stop, in the pavilion. The safest shelter is a car. If you are in a car, stop away from trees and power lines. It is important to close all windows and turn off all electrical appliances, turn off the engine. Do not get out of the car or touch the metal parts of the car. If lightning strikes the car, the discharge will pass through the body.



When a thunderstorm catches you by surprise while fishing, on a boat or swimming in the sea, go ashore. Step as far away from the water as possible. Water conducts current, and the lightning strike can spread within a radius of 100 m from the reservoir.



Trees and hills Never hide from a thunderstorm under a tree. It is especially dangerous to stand under a tall tree that stands alone in the field. It is best to hide under shrubs and young trees. If you are on a hill, go down as low as possible, a ravine or a hollow will come.



Conductors Water, rocks, walls of houses, metal objects conduct current and attract lightning. Metal fences, bicycles, motorcycles and cars also attract lightning, bypassing them as far as possible. If you have metal products, jewelry, it is better to remove them. In private homes, even smoke can become a conductor. If it hasn’t started to rain, you should quickly put out the fire.



If you are at home, turn off all electrical appliances from the outlets. Close all the windows and don't talk on the phone. Step as far away as possible from the window and do not touch metal objects, fireplace, stove. If you're on the roof or in the attic, come down.



If a person is struck by lightning, it is necessary to give him first aid before the ambulance arrives. If the person is unconscious, put him on his back and turn on his side. The impact site must be washed. Then you need to apply a sterile bandage. If there is an analgesic, give it to the victim. If there is no pulse, give the victim a heart massage.



Lightning, especially ball, is a terrible phenomenon. If you do everything right, you can protect yourself and those who are nearby. Do not play by pointing a laser pointer into lightning. Take care of yourself and remember the rules of behavior during a thunderstorm.