What to Do if Lightning Strikes

9/10/2021 (Permalink)

If lightning does hit your house, chances are a few things may happen. Let’s look over what you need to look for in the aftermath.

• Make sure no one is hurt! If someone has suffered any harm, seek medical assistance immediately. When in doubt dial 911.
• Look for signs of a fire – Smoke, charred electrical outlets or heat from your attic, etc. If there is a fire follow our What to do if you have a fire guide.
• Make sure there isn’t damage that could create a dangerous situation. A whole in the roof, hanging beams, exposed wires, all of these can cause injury.
• Check for other damage – Shorted appliances, fried wiring, blasted roof shingles, damaged trees, or downed powerlines.

The primary thing is to BE SAFE. You don’t want to survive the actual strike itself and then put yourself in a position of being hurt after.

Lightning can cause as many dangerous situations as it presents itself. Fire is the most common risk from a lightning hit, and it can start in hard to find places that hide detection.

Make sure you check attics, look at electrical outlets for burn marks, and (once it is safe and the storm has passed) look at your roof to make sure there isn’t smoke or other signs of a fire in your home.

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