Thunderstorm & Lightning Safety

Standing near a tree is the safest thing to do during a lightning storm.

• True

• False

What should you do if caught outside during an electrical storm? Select all correct answers.

• Don't be the tallest object.

• Stay away from isolated trees, towers, and utility poles.

• Try to outrun the storm

• If with a group of people spread out.

What should you do if during an outdoor activity you hear thunder?

• Wait until the event organizers tell you to leave.

• Speak out and find safe shelter.

• Until you see lightning it's okay.

• Spread out on the ground.

Lightning never strikes in the same spot twice.

• True

• False

Should you get upset and start crying during a severe weather emergency?

• yes
• no

As soon as the rainstorm passes and rain stops falling, it is safe to resume activity.

• true

• false

It is better to be “proactive” rather than “reactive” with lightning injury avoidance.

• true

• false

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Having and following a lightning safety plan can decrease the number of lightning deaths and injuries.

• true

• false

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Lightning storms occur frequently in the spring.

• true
• false

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Lightning is a very quick burst of____________

• thunder
• rain
• storm
• electricity

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2