In addition to lightning, thunderstorms can include:

• powerful winds over 50 mph
• damaging hail
• flash floods and tornadoes.

What to Do

• WHEN THUNDER ROARS, GO INDOORS!
• Unplug appliances.
• Do not use landline phones and running water.
• If in water, get to land and find a sturdy building or vehicle immediately.
• If necessary, shelter in a car. Do not touch anything metal.
• Don't walk, swim, or drive through floodwaters. TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN!

How to Prepare

• Make sure Wireless Emergency Alerts are turned on in the settings of your mobile device. They are on by default on Apple and Android devices.
• Other email and SMS weather alert services
• NOAA Storm Prediction Center
• FEMA Thunderstorm/Lightning Info
• CDC Lightning First Aid
• Identify nearby, sturdy buildings where you live, work and play.
• Consider buying surge protectors or a lightning protection system to protect your property and appliances.

How to Recover

• Avoid fallen power lines and trees. Report them immediately.