But here's some critical information to limit the damage in case this happens to you or someone you know. I had never heard of doing that until advised by a bank that called to tell me an application for credit was made over the Internet in my name. The alert means any company that checks your credit knows your information was stolen and they have to contact you by phone to authorize new credit. Since then, no additional damage has been done, and the thieves threw my wallet away this weekend and someone turned it in. It seems to have topped them in their tracks.
Many people think that lightning never strikes on a clear day, but it does.
Here are a few safety facts according to The Lightning Protection Institute. Cars with windows up are safe, for the charge is deflected around the metal skin into the ground, but a convertible will not protect you. Deaths from lightning sometimes occur indoors. The charge can be conducted through plumbing and electrical systems, so avoid sinks, toilets, radiators, appliances and phone during an electrical storm. People can survive a direct lightening strike.