Lightning

Every year in Canada, lighting strikes cause as many as 10 deaths and 150 injuries. If you can hear thunder, you are within striking distance of lightning.

If indoors, stay away from electrical appliances and equipment, doors, windows, fireplaces, and anything else that will conduct electricity.

If outdoors, take shelter immediately. If you’re caught outside, stay away from tall objects such as trees, poles, wires and fences. Find shelter in a low lying area.

If you are in a car during lightning, do not park under tall objects that could topple, and do not get out if there are downed power lines nearby.