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New Website Connects Facilities and Patrons with Educational Materials LPI and the Lightning Safety Alliance (LSA) have joined forces to launch a lightning safety initiative to provide educational resources for outdoor recreational facilities. The “Safer Design for Safer Play” …
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LIGHTNING Myths Lightning is an underrated killer. Knowing fact from fiction can save lives and prevent lightning injuries. Here are some common myths about lightning and the actual facts. Myth #1: Lightning never strikes the same place twice. Fact: Lightning often strikes the …
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When purchasing expensive home electronics how often do you consider the risk of lightning damage? Lightning likes technology, too. As our world becomes more and more tech-savvy, the losses from lightning strikes are increasing. Sensitive home electronics are often susceptible to …
Lightning Sparks Concerns for Insurance Industry and Property Owners as Storm-Related Claims Continue to Rise. Lightning Protection Systems Can Safeguard Against Losses Tornadoes, earthquakes, hurricanes, floods and wildfires have been responsible for major devastation in the …
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Each spring, millions of properties are damaged or destroyed by lightning. A single bolt of lightning can generate heat in excess of 50,000 degrees F which can spark fires or cause surging through electrical circuitry. Lightning losses often include damage to expensive home …
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Hurricanes and tornadoes receive the most news coverage, but lightning accounts for more than one billion dollars annually in structural damage to buildings in the U.S. The good news is that lightning losses can be prevented. “Home and business owners needn’t take their chances …
