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 Summer
is the peak season for one of the nation's deadliest weather
phenomena— lightning. But don't be fooled, lightning strikes
year round. The goal of this Website is to safeguard U.S.
residents from lightning. In the United States, an average of 58 people are killed each
year by lightning. To date, there have been 29 lightning deaths in 2010. Find out the sad facts about lightning deaths in previous years.
Hundreds of people are permanently injured each year. People struck by
lightning suffer from a variety of long-term, debilitating symptoms,
including memory loss, attention deficits, sleep disorders, chronic pain, numbness,
dizziness, stiffness in joints, irritability, fatigue, weakness,
muscle spasms, depression, and more.
Lightning is a serious danger. Through this site we hope
you'll learn more about lightning risks and how to protect
yourself, your loved ones and your belongings. As a start,
get an overview of Lightning Safety or stop by our comprehensive page of handouts,
brochures, links and more. |