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Public Reminded about Dangers of Lightning and Surge Protection Limitations

May 14, 2015

During National Electrical Safety Month, LPI raises awareness for lightning, an overlooked electrical hazard HARTFORD, Conn., May 14, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- May is National Electrical Safety Month and the Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) is joining the Electrical …

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It’s Thunderstorm Season and Time to Separate Fact from Fiction about Lightning Protection!

April 20, 2015

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 20, 2015

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

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 …

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Industry Experts Say Quality Control is Key Component of Lightning Protection System Installation

January 13, 2015

HARTFORD, Conn., Jan. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) is expanding its commitment to increase best practices in lightning protection specification, installation and quality control. When a diverse group of lightning protection experts, …

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Lightning Protection for Storage Facilities Eliminates the “What if?”

November 17, 2014

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

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 …

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Fire Stations Seeing Fewer Lightning-Related Losses Thanks to Efforts of Building Lightning Safe Communities Campaign

October 8, 2014

MARYVILLE, Mo., Oct. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Fire stations across the country are seeing fewer lightning-related losses thanks to a safety initiative that continues to provide complimentary lightning protection systems for at-risk structures. The Lightning Protection …

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September is National Preparedness Month and Time to Get Storm Smart about Lightning!

September 10, 2014

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 …

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LPI reminds homeowners to be storm smart about lightning during National Preparedness Month

September 10, 2014

MARYVILLE, Mo., Sept. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- 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, …

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