October 18, 2013 -- A lot can happen in a year in the world of lightning protection; especially when LPI members get together to support safety and their communities. A campaign that began last fall to support Sparky the Fire Dog’s “Wish List” has now successfully provided …
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Building Lightning Safe Communities Goes Global with the Haiti Project
September 17, 2013 -- Haiti is no stranger to severe weather and natural disasters. In recent years, devastating earthquakes, hurricanes and floods have taken their toll on the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Our neighbors some 700 miles off the Florida …
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Partners Load the Bases & Pitch “Play it Safe” for Lightning Awareness Outreach!
August 19, 2013 -- When partners load the bases to pinch hit for lightning awareness outreach, safety scores a home run! This is what happened when partners from nonprofit organizations across the country came together in Boston to promote the 2013 Lightning Safety …
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Building Lightning Safe Communities with a Little Help from Architects, Firefighters, Meteorologists & Red Sox Fans!
2013 Lightning Safety Awareness Week kick-off with South Metro Fire Rescue and partners.July 16, 2013 -- Oh, and let’s not forget Governor John Hickenlooper! So what do architects, firefighters, meteorologists, Red Sox fans and Governor John Hickenlooper …
Partnership Support Boosts Lightning Safety Awareness Campaign Efforts During June
June 14, 2013 -- National groups across the country join forces in June to promote public awareness about lightning safety and mitigation. NOAA and the National Weather Service launched an annual lightning safety campaign in 2001 to increase awareness about the dangers of …
It’s Electrical Safety Month and Time to Raise Awareness about the Importance of Lightning Protection Safety Standards!
May 16, 2013 -- May is National Electrical Safety Month and the Lightning Protection Institute is joining with the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) to raise awareness about the importance of electrical safety—including lightning, an underrated and often forgotten …
April Showers Bring Lightning Losses Around the Country. Is More Hazardous Weather on Tap for May?
Spring showers are bringing beautiful flowers, but dangerous thunderstorms are not so welcome. Find out how a lightning protection system can protect your structure so you can safely enjoy the sights and sounds of spring.April 23, 2013 -- Recent lightning-triggered …
Be a “Force of Nature” during National Severe Weather Preparedness Week!
March 6, 2013 -- FEMA and NOAA have partnered to designate March 3-9, 2013 as National Severe Weather Preparedness Week and are calling upon all Americans to Be a Force of Nature. National Severe Weather Preparedness Week is a nationwide effort to increase awareness of …
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Lightning Protection Inspection Program Expands in Popularity, Adds New Features
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Kim Loehr / LPI Director of Communications/ kiml@lightning.org or 804-314-8955 for the Lightning Protection Institute LAS VEGAS, March 1, 2013 – A new inspection program certifying that the lightning protection systems installed at homes and …
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Lightning Safe Communities Campaign Helping to Protect Fire Stations
As first responders, firefighters play a critical role in lightning safety and the lightning protection education process. The Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) has made a commitment to support firefighters by sponsoring a “Campaign to Help Build Lightning Safe Communities.” …
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