Lightning Safety Week: Homeowners Prepare Your Homes

While lightning storms can happen any time of year the summer months are when they are at their peak frequency. The National Weather Service is hosting Lightning Safety Week from June 21st- June 27th to educate children and adults alike about the dangers of lightning and how to prevent injuries and damage.

For children’s lightning safety information, visit NOAA’s website to find interactive lightning safety quizzes, word puzzles and other educational activities for kids.

National Geographic has also launched an interactive lightning game where you can cause virtual  lightning to strike various objects to see and read about associated damage.

Homeowners looking for topics on how to prevent lightning damage to their homes should visit How to Prevent Storm Damage or visit our Disaster Guide to learn about lightning damage and whether or not it is covered by your homeowners insurance policy.