Index of /papers/Health_Fitness Don t Be Shocked

Title:
Don’t Be Shocked!
Word Count:
476

Summary:
What is considered the most dangerous weather hazard of all and occurs just about every day in

Keywords:
Weather Hazards, Weather, Lightning, Static Electricity, Lightning Bolts, Thunderclap

Article Body:
What is considered the most dangerous weather hazard of all and occurs just about every day in

According to UL (Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.), "lightning is the visible discharge of stat

When a lightning bolt strikes the ground, it emits an electrical current of about 100,000 amps
Lightning Protection Systems

It’s no wonder that all modern homes are built with some form of lightning protection system t


A protection system controls those electrical discharges by redirecting their flow into the gr

Air terminals or rods are attached to buildings to protect metal roofs or chimneys. They shoul
Metal rods driven into the soil around a house or grounding rods should also be at least 1/2"

Water pipes should be affixed to the lightning protection system with a copper conductor and a
Your Lightning Protection System Installer

The effectiveness of a lightning protection system installation is monitored by the Underwrite

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