Advancing lightning safe communities as a Weather Ready Nation (WRN) ambassador
March 2018 marks the fourth anniversary of the NOAA Weather-Ready Nation (WRN) Ambassador initiative launch and its effort to recognize community partners working to improving the nation’s “readiness, responsiveness and overall resilience against extreme weather, water and climate… Read More
Number Of Lightning-Related Homeowners Insurance Claims Up In 2016, But Severity Down
Florida, Texas, Georgia And Louisiana Remain Top States For Lightning Claims; Lightning Safety Awareness Week is June 18 – 24 NEWS PROVIDED BY: Insurance Information Institute NEW YORK, June 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — The number of homeowners insurance claims from lightning… Read More
It’s Lightning Safety Awareness Week! Are you ready for thunderstorm season?
The NWS and NOAA launched the National Lightning Safety Awareness Week campaign in 2001 to raise awareness about the dangers of lightning, a deadly, yet underrated killer. The Lightning Protection Institute joined the campaign effort in 2007 as… Read More
2017 Annual Lightning Protection Conference in Houston, Texas
The 85th annual industry Conference will feature educational sessions, professional development, networking opportunities, golfing, social events and much more. LPI members, Mike Weir and Taylor Lightning Protection, are fixin’ to host a top-notch Texas event, so we hope… Read More
LPI Tech Bulletin: Lightning Protection Systems for Re-Roofing Projects
The Importance of Trade Coordination & Expert Consultation Lightning protection systems (LPS) are sophisticated networks that incorporate strike termination devices, lightning current conductors, bonding conductors, grounding electrodes and lightning surge protection devices. While the lightning risk for… Read More
Benefits of Lightning Protection Hailed During Lightning Safety Awareness Week
July 11, 2016 — The need for Safety Standard-compliant lightning protection was recently promoted during national Lightning Safety Awareness Week, June 19-25, as consumer advocates and nonprofit organizations shared news and notices regarding the important role these systems… Read More
Lightning Safety and Lightning Protection: Separating Fact from Fiction
LPI Debunks Common Myths in Support of Lightning Safety Awareness Week MARYVILLE, Mo., June 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — As new and old myths about lightning continue to circulate through the internet and social media, it’s hard to… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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 education, is unveiling… Read More
