Never seek shelter under a tree, under a metal umbrella or in a boat or canoe on water get out of the water and go ashore. Generally, the best advice is to crouch into a ball, as close as possible to the ground. Golfers should drop their clubs, take off their metal-spiked shoes and walk to a lower elevation. Following these safety tips will lower risk of injury or death, he said. Nothing is risk free, but if you can take simple measures to reduce risks, it increases your odds of survival.
Few people take a simple step to avoid lightning damage at home.
If thunderstorms are expected or you're leaving town, unplug household electronic devices, Dewey said. Unplugged appliances can't be damaged by lightning.