DAYS OF THUNDER ARE HERE

As summer approaches, OEM reminds New Yorkers to prepare for thunderstorms. Every thunderstorm produces lightning, which kills more people each year than tornadoes. Remember the following tips to stay safe during a thunderstorm:

• Stay indoors. Postpone outdoor activities if thunderstorms are imminent.
  
• If you are caught outside in a thunderstrom and there is no shelter, squat low to the ground. Place your hands on your knees with your head between them. Do not lie flat on the ground.
  
• Remember the 30/30 Rule. If you see lightning, count the seconds before you hear thunder. If it's less than 30 seconds, take cover. Once indoors, wait 30 minutes after the last clap of thunder before venturing back out.
  

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