Lightning is beautiful, unpredictable, and damaging!
Direct lightning strikes and their secondary effects are the most harmful natural occurrences because they can occur anywhere and hit any object. For many companies, the effects of even one direct strike are too much to bear and can result in t…
With hundreds and millions of dollars in assets on the line, companies should protect these massive investments from every risk possible, including lightning damage.
Major hazards caused by lightning:
Fire damage: The biggest threat lightning poses to a structure is fire. Wood and other fl…
Lightning strikes are the most frequent cause of major accidents triggered by natural events.
Did you know?
Most lightning begins as an electrical disturbance inside a storm and travels through the clouds. Lightning can remain within the clouds or fly through the air and strike the ground. There are about 5 to 10 times more flashes in the clouds than on the ground.
Thus outdoor activities, including wo…
Lightning is a significant weather-related hazard that can cause property damage, downtime, and injuries. Although the likelihood of being struck by lightning is low, facilities are more likely to suffer damage from direct or indirect strikes. To better understand the gravity of this risk, it is cru…
How can you stop lightning damage? The fact is, you can’t actually stop lightning, but you can redirect it. This we have discussed in our other blogs. Today we are here to tell you the different type of damage, how to identify them and protect your facility, personnel and other assets.
A lightn…
There are currently no blog comments.