Storm Safety

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.

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

• true

• false

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

• true

• false

Lightning storms occur frequently in the spring.

• true
• false

Lightning is a very quick burst of____________

• thunder
• rain
• storm
• electricity

What can you do to prevent thunderstorm-related risk? Choose all correct responses.

• Ignore the weather forecast

• Be aware of the weather before you go outdoors

• Be willing to change your plans if a storm develops

• Leave early in the day for your adventures

If you are unable to get to a safe location, do this as a last resort for your own safety:

• crouch into lightning pose on an insulated pad

• keep having your outdoor adventure regardless of the risk

• lay down flat on the ground

What does a tornado warning mean?

• A tornado has been spotted by observers or indicated by weather radar.

• A tornado hasn't been spotted, but conditions are favorable for tornadoes to occur.

• It's a new Discovery Channel special on storm chasers.

• The conditions will be right for a tornado to form within your area in the next day or two.

If you're outside with no shelter, where is the safest place to be during a tornado?

• Under a bridge or overpass.

• Hug a tree.

• Laying flat in a ditch while covering your head.

• Find a vehicle and get in it. Stay low and cover your head.