One lightning strike can stop everything - from a simple business transaction to a first responder being able to answer the call for an emergency in their community. This will be the Lightning Protection Institute’s new campaign to bring attention to the importance of …
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Lightning Protection Institute Announces National “Double Check” Initiative
The Lightning Protection Institute (“LPI”) today announced its annual national initiative: Double Check: ✓ Have a lightning protection system. ✓ Have the system inspected and certified. Double Check will take place the last week of August each year. This year, August 24 - …
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“Lightning Kills! Save a Life in Africa” Program Provides Vital Gift of Lightning Protection for Schools
Volunteers in U.S. seek funding and support to provide more African communities with critical relief from lightning’s deadly threat HARTFORD, Conn., Dec. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -Lightning is a leading storm killer across the globe, but in developed countries, it is typically …
What You Need to Know about Fire, Lightning and Lightning-Sparked Fires
In Support of Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12 MARYVILLE, Mo – October 6, 2019 -- According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) the number of home fire deaths in the U.S. is increasing and in turn creating a growing challenge for fire safety …
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Lightning: Weather Threat that Affects Most People, in Most Regions, Most of the Time
In Support of National Lightning Safety Awareness Week, June 23-29 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARYVILLE, Mo., June 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite being the weather threat that impacts the most people, most of the time and in most areas of the U.S., lightning remains a misunderstood …
Building Lightning Safe Communities: An Architect’s Perspective
LAS VEGAS, Nev., June 6, 2019 -- The Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) is working to shine a spotlight on the lightning hazard and expand its “building lightning safe communities” initiative through outreach with mitigation-minded partners like architects, engineers and …
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Lightning Dangers Emphasized During Building Safety and Electrical Safety Months
As warm weather approaches, lightning protection becomes paramount MARYVILLE, Mo. (May 14, 2019) — With the summer storm season just ahead, building managers and owners must be ready to protect lives and property against lightning strikes, says the Lightning Protection Institute, …
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Lightning Protection Institute Inspection Program Announces National Lightning Safety Initiative
"Now you have it. Will it work?" Double Check. LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., April 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lightning Protection Institute Inspection Program ("LPI-IP"), announces its national lightning safety initiative, "Double Check." Check 1. Have …
Lightning Protection Systems and Sustainable Design: 5 Reasons for Architects to Design with Lightning in Mind
In Support of Architecture Month HARTFORD, Conn., April 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the American Institute of Architects, sustainability is a key element of the architecture profession's approach to design in the 21st century. As architects are …
Workshop Will Review Lightning Protection, Resilient Construction & Blueprints for Collaboration to Help Designers “Build & Protect”
For Immediate Release Atlanta, GA – February 26, 2019 -- Atlanta architects and planners will have an opportunity to learn about lightning protection, resilient building practices and blueprints for collaborative partnerships at the Build & Protect workshop on Wednesday, …
