Crouch with feet together and hands on knees if in an open field during a lightning storm. You want to minimize your exposed surface area. Remove all metal objects from yourself. Avoid tall structures, such as towers, fences, telephone and power line polls. Stay away from lakes, rivers, pools and other bodies of water.
Water conducts electricity.
Be aware that low lying areas may flood quickly. When in a Car 1. Stay in the car. A car is about the safest place to be during a lightning storm. Pull slowly onto the shoulder of the road, away from any trees or power lines that could fall on your vehicle.