- First thing you need to do in order to is to get maximum protection is to get inside. Remember that high risk areas include: small canopies and rain shelters.
- Keep in mind that generally speaking lightning strikes at the beginning or the end of a storm.
- Try not to use any electrical appliances during a storm. An ideal scenario would be using phone for emergencies only.
- If there is no way but to stay outside think the situation carefully because there are many things that you can do. Main rule is to stay away from all metal objects. Second of all get away from any water around. Taking any cover possible keep in mind a general idea of not to be the tallest object in the surrounding area. If you're traveling as a group split from each other at least 6 meters away, so possible lighting strike won't jump prom one person to another.
- If you notice skin tingling or hair standing up, immediately lay on the ground for it means lightning can strike in a moment.
- Do not hesitate to immediately treat a person suffered a lightning strike for there is no danger for you to get shocked or get any other injuries.