Duval Messien – Lightning – Our advices in case of storms

What to do in case of storm?

Activities with risk :

1. It is better to avoid some activities outside 

  • leisures
  • sports
  • work

Example:  fishing, swimming, boat, bicycle, golf, mountaineering, as well as electrical works, roof repair.
On a ganeral way, all activity which expose to direct lightning strike.

2. Take information before all activities outside to :

  •  National Meteorology
  •  Meteorage

.3.  Never take shelter under a tree, especially if this tree is isolated or is only part of a small group of trees.

4. To be far from metallical structures (towers, poles, fences), to avoid electrocution by “touch voltage”.

5. Never stand with your legs apart, nor walk with long strides during a storm.

6. Avoid to take shelter in a hangar.

7. Without surge protective devices, it is recommended to disconnect the electrical system.

 

Duval Messien – Lightning – Our advices in case of storms

What to do in case of storm?

Activities with risk :

1. It is better to avoid some activities outside 

  • leisures
  • sports
  • work

Example:  fishing, swimming, boat, bicycle, golf, mountaineering, as well as electrical works, roof repair.
On a ganeral way, all activity which expose to direct lightning strike.

2. Take information before all activities outside to :

  •  National Meteorology
  •  Meteorage

.3.  Never take shelter under a tree, especially if this tree is isolated or is only part of a small group of trees.

4. To be far from metallical structures (towers, poles, fences), to avoid electrocution by “touch voltage”.

5. Never stand with your legs apart, nor walk with long strides during a storm.

6. Avoid to take shelter in a hangar.

7. Without surge protective devices, it is recommended to disconnect the electrical system.

 

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