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 Lightning Safety Rules

Remember, lightning doesn't just happen at night - it is just easier to see than in the daytime!

If you must stay outside, stay away from...

• trees
• metal pipes, wire clotheslines and fences
• any body of water
• tractors and all farm equipment
• railroad tracks
• open areas

If you're outside, go into a house, large building, or car.

Find a ditch or bridge and take shelter

Don't use the telephone (except emergencies)

Don't go into any small buildings

Don't go under any large trees

Don't be taller than your surroundings

Don't stand on a hilltop

Don't go out in a boat

Don't carry anything made of metal

Don't be near large metal objects

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