Fast Fact: Lightning kills more people than tornadoes.
When lightning is present:
- Get inside a building or non-convertible car.
- If you’re outside, avoid tall, isolated trees or other “natural” lightning rods.
- Avoid “high spots” above surrounding landscape (on a hill, playing fields, etc.).
- Stay away from wire fences, metal pipes or rails.
- If you’re isolated in an open area, crouch down. Do not lie flat on the ground.