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Is your “shelter” from the storm a lightning safe place? Reminders about the dangers of tents and thunderstorms.

July 18, 2017

It’s July and it’s hot and humid. The dog days of summer have settled in, and so has lightning. And if you happen to be a camping enthusiast, or a guest at humid outdoor event, odds are that you could find yourself under a tent and in the midst of an approaching thunderstorm. …

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It’s Electrical Safety Month! Let’s include LIGHTNING in our electrical safety plans and discussions.

May 16, 2017

May is National Electrical Safety Month and each year, LPI supports the Electrical Safety Foundation International’s campaign to raise awareness. While supporting the campaign, LPI also takes the opportunity to remind the public of the dangers of a frequently overlooked and often …

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Is Your Lightning Protection System Missing a Key Component? (Hint: Inspection!)

February 22, 2017

Wondering if your LPS design or installation meets industry guidelines and requirements? Not sure if your project specifications comply with nationally-recognized safety Standards? A third-party quality control inspection is your key to quality assurance.  While experts agree …

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The “Inconvenient” Truth about Lightning Safety.

July 13, 2015

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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Lightning Safety Awareness Week 2015: “Building Lightning Safe Communities” to protect people, property & places!

June 11, 2015

Lightning Protection Institute to Kickoff 15th Annual Lightning Safety Awareness Week Building Lightning Safe Communities initiative brings fun and educational events to NH NORTH CONWAY, N.H., June 10, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Lightning Protection Institute …

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