Severe Weather Fayetteville, NC-Summer 2012 : Page 52
P O O L S AF E T Y Swim and splash safely in severe weather season. Being in a body of water is one of the worst places to be during a thunderstorm. Water is a conductor of electricity. That means that even if you are in one end of the pool and lightning strikes the other end of the pool, you can still get injured. POOL SAFETY TIPS • Leave the water and seek shelter at the first signs of the storm. • Swimming pools are connected to a much larger surface area via underground water pipes, gas lines, electric and telephone wiring, etc. • Lightning strikes to the ground anywhere on this metallic network may induce shocks elsewhere. • It is also unsafe to swim immediately after the storm passes. • Pool activities should remain suspended until 30 minutes after the last thunder is heard. LAKE SAFETY Severe weather is also a threat to keep in mind if you are planning a day at the lake. The biggest weather-related dangers for local boaters and swimmers are strong winds, lightning, and heat-related illnesses. Strong winds cause the most problems as they often create large waves, which can carry away swimmers and capsize or swamp small boats. It is important to check the forecast before you begin your trip and remain alert for changing weather conditions while on the water. Otherwise... by the time you realize you are in danger you may not have enough time to get to safety. Always let someone know where you are going and when you plan to be back. Source: NOAA 52 Photo ©iStockphoto.com/ microgen
Pool Safety
Swim and splash safely in severe weather season.<br /> <br /> Being in a body of water is one of the worst places to be during a thunderstorm. Water is a conductor of electricity. That means that even if you are in one end of the pool and lightning strikes the other end of the pool, you can still get injured. <br /> <br /> POOL SAFETY TIPS<br /> <br /> • Leave the water and seek shelter at the first signs of the storm.<br /> <br /> • Swimming pools are connected to a much larger surface area via underground water pipes, gas lines, electric and telephone wiring, etc.<br /> <br /> • Lightning strikes to the ground anywhere on this metallic network may induce shocks elsewhere.<br /> <br /> • It is also unsafe to swim immediately after the storm passes.<br /> <br /> • Pool activities should remain suspended until 30 minutes after the last thunder is heard. <br /> <br /> LAKE SAFETY<br /> <br /> Severe weather is also a threat to keep in mind if you are planning a day at the lake. The biggest weatherrelated dangers for local boaters and swimmers are strong winds, lightning, and heat-related illnesses. Strong winds cause the most problems as they often create large waves, which can carry away swimmers and capsize or swamp small boats. It is important to check the forecast before you begin your trip and remain alert for changing weather conditions while on the water. Otherwise... by the time you realize you are in danger you may not have enough time to get to safety. Always let someone know where you are going and when you plan to be back.
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