It’s Lightning Safety Awareness Week – Telehone Use is Dangerous During Storm

This is National Lightning Safety Awareness Week. Weekend storms produced cloud to ground lightning, and police reported a number of homes in the area were hit, knocking out electrical systems and satellite dishes. If there is a threat of lightning, the National Weather Service advises that you stay indoors, if you can, turn off sensitive electronic devices and don’t make a call, unless it’s an emergency. Telephone use is the leading cause of indoor lightning injuries in the United States.