If a storm is coming or under way, stay indoors. Lightning can travel through wires and pipes, so keep away from windows, wiring, and plumbing. Stay indoors for 30 minutes or more after you hear the last thunder.
If you are outside when a storm comes, go indoors. You are safest in an enclosed building.
If you can't get indoors:
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