Myths continue to abound about lightning and the science of lightning protection. It’s not always easy to know the facts when misinformation is circulated on the internet and through social media. Now that thunderstorm season is in full swing, home and business owners can benefit …
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Weather-Ready Ambassadors Can be a “Force of Nature” for Lightning Preparedness!
March 2015 marks the one-year anniversary of the NOAA Weather-Ready Nation (WRN) Ambassador initiative and more than 1,300 Ambassadors have shared stories of how they’re helping to build a weather-ready nation. The WRN Ambassador initiative is NOAA’s effort to recognize partners …
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Weather Gone Wild! Is Thundersnow (and Lightning) Making Your Winter More Frightening?
February 16, 2015 -- It’s estimated that lightning strikes the United States over 20 million times each year. Given this amount of lightning activity, shouldn’t we expect to see a little lightning and thunder in the dead of winter? Interestingly enough, weather reports across the …
Lightning Protection for Storage Facilities Eliminates the “What if?”
November 17, 2014 -- What if you lost your valuables in a fire where no one was around for miles to report evidence of smoke or a blaze? Each year, millions of structures are damaged or destroyed by lightning. While all types of structures should evaluate their lightning risk, …
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It’s Fire Prevention Week & Time to Remind Homeowners about Lightning; the Forgotten Fire Threat!
October 8, 2014 -- The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has sponsored Fire Prevention Week since 1922, which is believed to be the longest running public health and safety observance on record. Since 1922, the country has seen huge progress in the fire safety movement …
September is National Preparedness Month and Time to Get Storm Smart about Lightning!
September 10, 2014 -- September is National Preparedness Month (NPM) and the perfect time to sharpen your storm survival skills. Knowing what to do before the storm hits is often the most important step you can take in protecting your family, property and community. The fall …
Lightning Protection: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
August 19, 2014 -- The provocative title from the classic western starring Clint Eastwood just might reflect a theme that's become all too common in the world of construction; and sometimes seen in the world of lightning protection, too. How does a consumer separate the good, …
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It’s July and Lightning is Here! Are you Ready for Lightning?
July 14, 2014 -- July is typically the most dangerous month for lightning in the U.S. According the National Weather Service, more than 30 % of all lightning deaths and injuries occur in July. Property losses are typically at their peak in July, as well with lightning losses …
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Partners are Building Lightning Safe Communities to Promote Protection for People and Property!
June 27, 2014 -- It’s Lightning Safety Awareness Week and partnering groups across the country are once again joining forces to promote public awareness about lightning safety and lightning protection. The LSA Week campaign began in 2001 when NOAA and the National Weather …
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About the Lightning Protection Institute The Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) is a not-for-profit nationwide group founded in 1955 to promote lightning safety, awareness and education and is a leading resource for lightning protection installation in accordance with national …
