Lightning and Thunderstorms

Lightning is a leading cause of injury and death from weather-related hazards. Although most lightning victims survive, people struck by lightning often report a variety of long-term, debilitating symptoms.

Thunderstorms are dangerous storms that include lightning and can create or cause:

IF YOU ARE UNDER A THUNDERSTORM WARNING, FIND SAFE SHELTER RIGHT AWAY

HOW TO STAY SAFE WHEN A THUNDERSTORM THREATENS

Prepare NOW

Survive DURING

Be Safe AFTER

More resources: https://www.ready.gov/thunderstorms-lightning

What to include in your emergency kit: /prepare/emergency-kit

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