{"id":21150,"date":"2023-11-21T11:39:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T10:39:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/salwo.org\/safe-against-lightning-worldwide-organization\/safe-behaviour-against-lightning\/protegerse-del-rayo\/"},"modified":"2024-03-26T17:37:02","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T16:37:02","slug":"protect-yourself-from-lightning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/salwo.org\/en\/safe-behaviour-against-lightning\/protect-yourself-from-lightning\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Yourself from Lightning"},"content":{"rendered":"

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    Lightning is particularly dangerous in open spaces, where people are more exposed. It is essential to be aware of the risk of being outdoors<\/strong>, for example, on beaches, in the mountains, in forests, in sporting competitions, in agriculture and livestock farming, and in any other activity that requires being outside.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    It is in these areas that the highest number of lightning-related fatalities occur, mainly due to the absence of means of protection and the longer period between the time of the accident and access to medical attention. Ignorance of personal protection guidelines also increases the likelihood of lightning strike injuries.<\/p>\n

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    The number of deaths and injuries caused by thunderstorms each year can be reduced when we know the mechanisms by which lightning causes injury to the human body, we are able to identify the danger signs with the associated risk levels, we know the preventive actions that reduce the likelihood of direct impact, and also the mitigating actions to assist people struck by lightning.<\/p>\n

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    \n Lightning effects on the human body <\/h2>\n

    \n Lightning injuries to the human body may be caused by direct impact or by some indirect effect. Injuries may be due to the phenomena typical of electrocution (cardiac or respiratory arrest, burns of various degrees) as well as to trauma due to falls, falling objects, etc. <\/p>\n \t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”80px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”edgtf-element-from-top” css=”.vc_custom_1700558075670{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;background-color: #f6f4ee !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_width=”grid”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css_animation=”none”]<\/p>\n

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    In order to protect ourselves from lightning, the first thing we need to know is to identify the warning signs<\/strong>. There are signs that are more obvious than others, and we must also consider that each one implies different levels of risk and, therefore, provides different anticipation time<\/strong> in the face of a lightning strike.<\/p>\n

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    Spotting lightning<\/h4>\n <\/div>\n
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    Be careful, if our hair bristles, we are at imminent high risk<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”35px”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”edgtf-element-from-top” css=”.vc_custom_1700741793569{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_width=”grid”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css_animation=”none”]<\/p>\n

    Safety measures for everyday life<\/span><\/h2>\n

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    The best solution to an accident is to prevent it.<\/strong> In the case of thunderstorms, there are a number of practices that help to reduce the risk of being struck by lightning.<\/p>\n

    If we detect any of the risk situation indicators, we can take some actions to reduce the risk of injury, but we have to be aware that each action requires a time of execution<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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    Some of the individual actions that can be taken when signs of a thunderstorm are detected are as follows:<\/h3>\n

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