The National Weather Service (NWS) reported lightning striking from the Gulf Coast to the Midwest during a widespread winter storm that recently hit the U.S. and parts of Canada on January 17, 2013. The date happened to be Benjamin Franklin’s 306th birthday, who ironically, …
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Remember the Lightning Protection when Going Green! Hazard resistance can improve sustainability & prevent losses.
Natural disasters can have a devastating effect on you, your home and your property. While sustainable building design concepts are increasingly being incorporated into construction through green building rating systems, it’s important that these practices also implement …
Homeowners Encouraged to Ask Insurance Providers about Policy Credits for Lightning Protection Systems
For Immediate Release Contact: Kim Loehr, LSA/LPI Press Office - 804-314-8955 – kiml@lightning.org Homeowners Encouraged to Ask Insurance Providers about Policy Credits for Lightning Protection Systems HARTFORD, Conn., November 30, 2012 -- Similar to other home security measures …
Hurricane Clean-up Highlights Need to Coordinate Lightning Protection Repairs with Re-roofing
Lightning protection components such as strike termination devices (rods) and conductors can be impacted when a building is damaged by extreme weather events and re-roofing is required. Coordination Ensures Proper Maintenance for Both Weather events like hurricanes, high winds, …
It’s Fire Prevention Week! Could Your Home be at Risk to Fire Sparked by Lightning?
Your home should be a safe haven for you and your family. But even the most safety-conscious homeowner may not have considered a risk that affects thousands of homeowners each year. Lightning associated with thunderstorms and sometimes hurricanes can pose a variety of fire …
Lightning Protection and Insurance Loss Mitigation Rewards for Homeowners
Similar to other home security measures that reduce expected losses for insurers, lightning protection systems provide valuable loss mitigation against a costly weather hazard that affects millions of homeowners in the U.S. Statistically, lightning is the most commonly …
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Hurricane Season is a Timely Reminder of the Devastating Effect Natural Disasters Can Have on You and Your Property
We hear a lot about sustainable building design concepts and have witnessed an increase in sustainability being incorporated into construction through green building rating systems. There is certainly a consensus of the importance of implementing resiliency measures to fortify …
Safer Design Leads to Safer Play During Lightning Season
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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Knowing Fact from Fiction can Save Lives and Prevent Lightning Injuries.
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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Electrical Safety Campaign Reminds Consumers that Lightning is an Underrated and Often Forgotten Hazard
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 …
