Remember these tips for staying safe during electrical storms:

• Seek shelter. Once indoors, stay away from windows and doors
• Stay off corded phones, computers and other electrical equipment that put you in direct contact with electricity.
• Unplug electronic equipment before the storm arrives
• Install surge protectors to help prevent damage to your electronics from lightning
• Turn off air conditioners and computers to protect them from power surges
• Avoid contact with plumbing, including sinks, baths and faucets
• If you can’t get indoors, go to a low point––lightning hits the tallest objects
• Stay away from trees
• Avoid metal
• If you feel a tingling sensation or your hair stands on end, lightning may be about to strike; crouch down and cover your ears
• Stay away from water
• Don't stand close to other people; spread out
• Take care of your pets. Bring them inside, too