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Lightning is the #1 storm killer in the U.S.
Only 20% of those struck by lightning are
killed. 70% survive, most with life-long
injury or disability.
Lightning causes approx. $5 billion in
economic loss each year in the U.S.
Lightning hits the earth 10 times every
second.
There are 8.6 million strikes each day.
Most lightning strikes occur either at the beginning
or end of a storm
Each lightning bolt is hotter than the sun. Some as
hot as 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
The average lightning strike is 6 miles long.
Voltage in a cloud-to-ground lightning strike is 100
million to 1 billion volts.
Americans are twice as likely to die from lightning
than from a hurricane, tornado or flood.
FEMA estimates there are 200 deaths and 750
severe injuries from lightning each year in the U.S.
85% of lightning victims are children
and young men aged 10-35 engaged in
outdoor recreation and work activities.
70% of all lightning injuries and
fatalities occur in the afternoon.
Most lightning death involve people
working outdoors.
Bad Night to be flying !!
Long term injuries from a lightning strike
can include memory and attention loss,
chronic numbness, muscle spasms &
stiffness, depression, hearing loss and sleep
disturbance.
Oil Tank Hit By Lightning
Lightning starts forest
fires !!
Annually, there are more than
10,000 forest fires caused by
lightning.
Lightning started this fire. Two
fire fighters lost their life
fighting the fire !!
Lightning Strikes Oil Refinery, Time Exposure
Lightning can be exciting to
watch if your in a safe place.
Communication towers taking multiple
lightning strikes.
Memorials
Dale Alan Bradley. OHS Class of 1975, Born
7/57, Died 8/80. Worked as a compression
engineer supervisor for I.R.
Dale was killed by lightning while working on
an oil rig in western Oklahoma. Survived by
daughter April and younger brother Patrick.
Lightning is responsible for power
outages, repairs and costly
damage to electrical appliances.
Indirect hit to the body by lightning.
3rd. Degree burns by lightning strike
MYTH: Rubber-soled shoes or rubber tires on a car
will protect you.
How to treat lightning victims
Seek immediate medical attention.
If necessary, immediately begin CPR.
Victims do not retain an electrical charge and
are safe to handle.
Check for burns along the extremities and
around areas in contact with metal.
Treat electrical burns the same as other types
of burns.
Cattle killed by lightning strike
1766, The study of lightning is a social
affair.
When you see lightning, count the time until you
hear thunder. If this time is 30 seconds or less,
seek proper shelter.
Wait 30 minutes or more after hearing the last
thunder before going back to work.
Avoid higher elevations.
Avoid wide open areas
Avoid tall isolated objects like trees, power/
light poles and derricks.
Avoid metal fences.
Avoid water related activities.
Do not go under trees to keep dry
during thunderstorms.
35 Years of Lightning Deaths and Injuries
40% Unreported
27% Open fields & Recreation Areas
14% Under Trees
8% Water Related,(Boating, Fishing,
Swimming.
5% Golf
3% Heavy Equipment and Machinery
2.4% Telephone Related
0.7% Radio, Transmitter/Antenna
Do You Know When To Get
Out Of The Rain??