What To Do After a Thunderstorm

10/18/2018 (Permalink)

What To Do After a Thunderstorm 

Take the Appropriate Steps to Stay Safe: 

• Never drive through a flooded roadway. You cannot predict how deep the water may be. It only takes 12 inches of water to move a small vehicle and 18 inches to move a large vehicle.
• Stay away from storm-damaged areas to keep from putting yourself at risk from the effects of severe thunderstorms. 
• Continue to listen to a NOAA Weather Radio or to your local radio and television for updated information or instructions, as access to roads or some parts of the community may be blocked. 
• Help people who may need special assistance, such as infants, children, the elderly or the disabled. 
• Stay away from downed power lines and report them immediately.
• Watch your animals closely. Keep them under your direct control. 

If Lightning Strikes 

Follow these steps if someone has been struck by lightning: 

• Call for help. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number. Anyone who has been struck by lightning requires medical care. 
• Check the person for burns and other injuries. If the person is not breathing, call 9-1-1 and begin CPR. People who have been hit by lightning do no retain an electrical charge and can be handled safely. 

Recovering After a Thunderstorm