Otherwise, do not touch electrical cords or phone lines. At JSC , if between buildings, get indoors. Stay away from open doors and windows. Stay inside, even if it means being late to a meeting or leaving work late. Rubber shoe soles or tires will protect against lightning.
Heat lightning occurs after a very hot summer day and poses no threat.
Lightning never strikes the same place twice. First strikes of lightning can be predicted. New, high-tech types of lightning rods can control lightning. Hand-held lightning detectors will give plenty of warning about lightning. They should not be a substitute for common sense, including using the 30-30 rule.