Proper measures should be taken during the thunderstorm season to avoid being struck by lightning

Thunderstorms are discharges in the atmosphere, generally accompanied by showers, and sometimes strong convective weather such as local winds and hail. Thunderstorm weather sometimes brings disasters. In recent years, with the large increase of high-rise buildings and weak electric equipment, accidents such as fires caused by lightning, paralysis of computer network systems, and casualties have occurred frequently. At present, Rizhao City will enter the thunderstorm-prone season. In order to prevent and reduce thunderstorm accidents, people should master some common sense of thunderstorm prevention.

If the outdoor equipment is not installed properly, it may become a hidden danger of lightning strike disaster. Experts from the Lightning Protection Center of Rizhao City reminded that solar energy water heaters and other building peripherals used in homes must be installed under the building lightning protection device, or a lightning rod should be installed directly near the water heater. Experts also said that when a thunderstorm occurs, people should immediately enter the room outdoors, and vehicles with complete metal compartments can also be used as lightning protection places; it is best not to ride bicycles, tractors, or motorcycles during lightning; Walk in the open air; do not approach any part of the lightning protection equipment; do not dial mobile phones; do not approach trees in the open area or on the top of the mountain, and do not stay under telephone poles and high-voltage wires; the center of gravity should be reduced as much as possible The contact area, but can not lie on the ground, such as wearing a raincoat lightning protection effect will be better.