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What do i do to prevent being hit by lightning?

6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

Get a hobby!: A nuclear catastrophe is not imminent. The world is not going to end from radiation, heat waves, tornadoes, typhoons, lightening, floods, earthquakes, cold wave or any thing else like that. Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. Practice safe sex.

Answered 1/16/2016

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Take shelter indoors: The risk of lightening is greatest when it is raining or about to rain as suspected from dark clouds overhead, you can hear the loud thunders and you can see the lightening sparks overhead. Under these conditions you should not go out in the open spaces or stand next to a tree or pole. Take shelter inside your Car or go inside your home and stay inside till the lightening has stopped.

Answered 1/16/2016

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Avoidance: Don't go out in a lightening storm, stay indoors.

Answered 2/13/2016

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Dr. Jerry Brown answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Lighting Prevention: Be wise with your approach to lighting! Shouldn't be on golf course or open park; if lightning occurs don't seek cover under tree. Find car or building to shelter you.

Answered 8/23/2016

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