Place your hands on your knees with your head between them. If lightning occurs and sturdy shelter is not available, get inside a hard top automobile and keep the windows up. Get out of boats and away from water. Stay away from telephone lines and metal pipes, which can conduct electricity. Turn off air conditioners.
Power surges from lightning can overload the compressors.
Unplug appliances not necessary for obtaining weather information. Use the telephone only for emergencies. Hurricane Warning - conditions are expected in the specific area, usually within 24 hours. Learn safe routes inland and the location of official shelters. Fuel and service vehicles.