Safety skills when storms occur

When it's dark, lightning or strong wind is a sign of a storm, stop the activity. If you are outside, avoid high ground, empty hills, running water or small puddles, individual tall trees and conductors like metal fences.

Every year many people die or are injured by thunderstorms. The reason is that thunderstorms often happen suddenly, progress quickly, some cases have warnings but few people pay attention. According to Mr. Le Thanh Hai, Deputy General Director of the National Center for Meteorology and Hydrology, all thunderstorms come very quickly so scientists around the world only give the earliest forecast earlier from 30 minutes to 2 hours.

Many people suffer in superstorms in Hanoi.(Photo: Reporter group.)

So how to prepare for a forewarned storm in the small amount of time from 30 minutes to 2 hours? Denvergov's safety experts have the following advice:

1. As soon as they receive the upcoming announcement, parents quickly communicate with children about safety skills during the storm.
2. Choose a place in the house to shelter , this place must be really safe, away from windows, skylights, glass doors or areas prone to strong winds or hail.
3. Cut off broken branches, reinforce tall trees.
4. Prepare necessary items and food: Water (try to ensure each person 2 liters a day), canned food, instant noodles, flashlights, first aid box, personal hygiene items, multi-tool phone, phone, necessary personal papers, money, emergency communications.

To ensure safety when thunderstorms come

Outdoor

If you're outside, pay attention to signs like dark, lightning or strong winds. At that time, stop activities and seek shelter in solid houses or sturdy vehicles like cars and close doors. If you hear thunder, you are definitely near the lightning strike area. Meteorologists recommend that you stay at the shelter for at least 30 minutes after hearing thunder.

Absolutely do not call when standing outside in the rain (including indoors) if not necessary. Your phone may be the main cause of lightning.

Thunderstorms can be accompanied by very dangerous lightning strikes

If you are outside and cannot find shelter in your home, avoid high ground areas, empty hills, runways or small puddles because it can become a large lake that engulfs you when there is heavy rain. Also stay away from tall standing trees and conductive objects such as metal fences, vehicles or personal devices that can conduct electricity. Don't hide in a warehouse or picnic tent because it's not safe places.

Do not cover though, because even though it can conduct electricity.

If you are standing with a group of people, stand 4.5 to 5 meters away from each other . Bend over, limit exposure to the ground, you can stand on an insulating object, your hands close to your ears to limit casualties when lightning strikes.

When thunderstorms occur, keep away from big trees

In the car

If you are driving, stay in the car and turn on the flashing lights. Avoid touching metal or surfaces that can conduct electricity in and out of vehicles. Do not drive into flood waters, areas of rivers and streams, sewers by rising water of about 30 cm can make cars float, just a half-meter high flow of water can take the car away.

Should open the glass door to prevent you sleeping in the car will be lack of air. Vehicles must park in a clear view, away from poles, tall trees, or walls because of high winds that can knock these objects into the vehicle.

Indoor

If you are indoors, do not use electrical and telephone equipment, instead use a battery-powered television or radio.Close all windows and doors . Do not stand near windows, glass doors and wet areas in the house such as toilets, bathrooms, kitchens. Do not shower or use the faucet. Stay in your shelter until the storm passes. When you see everything safe, call your loved one to inform you of your situation or ask about the situation. Call for help if your area has someone injured or needs emergency relief.