Do's and Dont's during thunderstorms????Answer fast plz
DO
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Do crouch low to the ground with as little of your body touching the ground as possible if caught outside without shelter.
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Do stay away from concrete floors or walls. Concrete often houses metal wires and bars that lightning can travel through.
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Do avoid open areas. You want to avoid being the tallest object in the area.
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Do spread out if with a group of people. This decreases the chance of multiple casualties.
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Do pay attention to the weather. If able, head indoors when lightning seems imminent.
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Do stay in a safe location for 30 minutes past the last rumble of thunder you can hear.
DON’T
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Don’t wash dishes or take a bath/shower. Water is an excellent conductor of electricity.
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Don’t lie on the ground to avoid lightning. If lightning strikes nearby, you want as little of your body to come in contact with the ground current.
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Don’t ignore thunder. If you can hear it, you are in danger. Lightning often strikes as far as 10 miles away from a storms heavy rainfall.
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Don’t use electrical equipment or corded phones during an electrical storm.
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Don’t swim or participate in water sports during thunderstorms. Head inside until it is safe.