Most lightning-related injuries in the home happen to people who are talking on landline phones. Although being injured by lightning while indoors is considered rare, it can occur, most often the result of talking on the phone during a storm. Indoor lightning strikes typically happen when a person is in close proximity to a conductor of electricity, such as a telephone landline, which lightning can travel through. Other potential causes of being struck by lightning indoors include close proximity to or contact with electrical outlets, plumbing or radios or televisions with antennae. To avoid lightning risk while indoors, experts recommend unplugging all electric appliances before a storm hits, staying away from sinks or other plumbing and avoiding areas that have concrete walls or flooring that might contain metal wires or support bars. It is estimated that 80% of lightning strike victims survive, but they might suffer from problems such as burns, heart attack or brain damage. wisegeek/what-is-the-most-common-way-that-people-are-injured-by-lightning-in-the-home.htm?m
Posted on: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 10:25:02 +0000
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