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Lightning

The following precautions can be taken to reduce the risk of damage to you and your family and home and contents, if lightning strikes:

·   Stay inside during lightning and thunderstorms

·   Disconnect TVs/DVDs, stereo equipment, computers, and ancillary equipment and fax machines from their power points and aerials when hard-wired.

·   Fit surge protection equipment to all plug-in electronic and household appliances

·   Do not use the land line phone or mobile phone.

If lightning occurs frequently, consider a lightning protection system.

It is wise to check home and contents for damage following a lightning strike near your home or after a severe storm. The check should be carried out only when it is considered safe to do so and should include identifying damage to:

·   Roofs, walls or windows due to fallen branches struck by lightning

·   Aerial services to the house

·   TV antennae

·   Satellite dishes

·   Electronic and household appliances