Welcome to the Pepper Ridge North Valley's Lightning Safety PageLightning Safety RulesWhen the weather forecast calls for thundershowers or thunderstorms, take it seriously. It means that lightning is possible. Lightning kills 125 people on the average each year in the United States and injures over 500. This makes it one of the most dangerous weather events in terms of lives lost. Follow these lightning safety rules and it may save your life.
Persons struck by lightning receive a severe electrical shock and burns, but they carry no electrical charge. Handling the victim will cause you no harm. Prompt action can revive someone "killed". When a group has been struck, treat the "apparently dead" first. The American Red Cross says that if a victim is not breathing, give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation until medical help arrives. If the victim is not breathing and has no pulse, the properly trained should administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Victims who appear stunned or otherwise unhurt may also need attention. Check for burns especially at fingers and toes and next to buckles and jewelry. Page Last Updated May 19th,2005 |
Never make important decisions based on this information or any weather information obtained from the Internet © 2005 Pepper Ridge North Valley
Weather All rights reserved. Number of Visitors Since March 23, 2005 |