Many lightning injuries could be avoided if people followed simple safety tips according to Environment Canada.
They say the simplest tip is “when thunder roars, go indoors” – in other words, get into shelter as soon as possible whether that’s a house, or a fully metal car.
Environment Canada has a Canadian Lightning Danger Map that displays high risk lightning areas that people can consult on their website.
You should not take shelter under a tree, or in any outdoors place because lightning likes to strike taller objects which puts you at risk.
Research shows two thirds of damaging lightning strikes occur when the storm is not above the victim, so you are urged to pay careful attention to changing weather conditions.
Further information is available on Environment Canada’s website, click HERE
