Unplug appliances not necessary for obtaining weather information. Avoid using the telephone or any electrical appliance. Use phones ONLY in an emergency. Do not take a bath or shower. Turn off air conditioners.
Power surges from lighting can overload the compressors.
Nearby Find a low spot away from trees, fences and poles. Make sure the place you pick is not subject to flooding. If you feel your skin tingle or your hair stand on end, squat low to the ground on the balls of your feet. Place your hands on your knees with your head between them. Make yourself the smallest target possible, and minimize your contact with the ground.