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Check the forecast before your trip.
There is no 100% safe shelter outside. The only place of safety from lightning is inside a vehicle or a substantial, enclosed structure.. Do not take shelter in small sheds, under isolated trees, or in convertible automobiles. Stay away from tall objects such as towers, fences, telephone poles, and power lines.
If you can't get to a shelter, stay away from trees and get to the lowest elevation.
When thunder roars, you are in danger of being struck by lightning, so move to shelter.
Immediately get off elevated areas such as hills, mountain ridges, or peaks.
Never shelter under an isolated tree.
Never use a cliff or rocky overhang for shelter.
Immediately get out of and away from ponds, lakes, and other bodies of water.
If you are boating or swimming, get to land and find shelter immediately.
Stay indoors for 30 minutes after hearing the last clap of thunder.
Do not take a bath or shower during a thunderstorm.
Postpone outdoor activities if thunderstorms are imminent. This is your best way to avoid being caught in a dangerous situation.