Do you have a working smoke alarm in your bedroom? Can you “hear the beep where you sleep?” If not, now is the time to assess your smoke alarms—and it’s not enough to just check or replace the batteries. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), one quarter of …
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Loehr Wins High Honors at National Federation of Press Women Conference
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – September 14, 2015 -- Kimberly Loehr, communications director for the Lightning Protection Institute (LPI), was awarded five journalism awards in the 2015 National Federation of Press Women (NFPW) Communications Contest. Loehr was also named runner-up in the …
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In a Weather-Ready Nation, Lightning Protection Reminders Help Sharpen our “Storm Smarts” during National Preparedness Month!
The arrival of fall brings relief from scorching temperatures with a crisp chill in the air. It's the perfect time to witness the brilliant canvas of color with changing autumn leaves, send kids back to school and get ready for football and soccer season. Unfortunately, fall …
Fire Prevention Month Event
USAA Tampa CPCU “Insurance Day” in the Lightning Capital of the Country! When: October 20, 2015 Where: USAA Palms Campus, 17200 Commerce Park Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647 The FL Suncoast Chapter CPCU Society is hosting a special ‘Insurance Day’ event for local CPCU insurance …
Enlightenment about Lightning Protection Terms (Decoding the code jargon!)
Every profession and field of endeavor subscribes to its own jargon, which can be a source of serious frustration for those unfamiliar with the insider lingo. The world of lightning protection is no exception. Unfortunately, the language of lightning protection installation can …
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Haiti Project Call to Action!
July 31, 2015 In 2012 the St. Helen’s Home and Nos Petits Freres et Soeurs “Our Little Brothers and Sisters” Orphanage (NPFS) reached out to the lightning protection industry for assistance after lightning strikes repeatedly damaged the ovens and computers that the facility …
The “Inconvenient” Truth about Lightning Safety.
July 13, 2015 -- At this writing, 17 people have died from lightning strikes in the United States this year. The National Weather Service (NWS) has stressed that all of these deaths were “avoidable” with most victims being just steps away from a safe place. The NWS says the death …
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Mitigation Partners Team-Up for “Protect Your Home in a FLASH” Video to Help Educate Homeowners about Reducing Dangerous and Costly Lightning Losses
National Lightning Safety Awareness Week Underscores Hazard of Lightning to Life and Property Maryville, MO – June 25, 2015 -- The Lightning Protection Institute (LPI), a not-for-profit dedicated to promoting lightning safety, awareness and education has teamed up with the …
Partners Gather in NH to Recognize Park for StormReady Efforts at 15th Annual Lightning Safety Awareness Week Kickoff
GLEN, N.H., June 21, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Partners from the Lightning Protection Institute (LPI), the Lightning Safety Alliance (LSA) the National Weather Service (NWS) and Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center gathered at Storyland Amusement Park …
Lightning’s Dangers Hit Home in Eye-Opening PSA
Protecting people and property is theme emphasized for Lightning Safety Awareness Week NORTH CONWAY, N.H., June 19, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Lightning Protection Institute (LPI), a non-profit dedicated to promoting lightning safety, awareness and protection …
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