Lightning Safety Awareness Week

Many families spend time in parks, on bike trails, on ball fields, or just out in the backyard during the summer months.  Lightning is one of the hazzards of summer.

If you see lightning, seek shelter immediately in a home or building since lightning will usually travel through the wiring or the plumbing into the ground. This is Lightning Safety Awareness Week, and summer is the peak season for this deadly weather phenomenon. Visit the FAQ at USA.gov to learn more.