Breaking News: Man Struck by Lightning on Fourth of July near Howard County
Outdoor Dangers in Summer Time Remind us To keep our Senior’s Safe
Howard County Caregivers - Summer Time Safety Alert
HOWARD COUNTY, MD. — A man was seriously injured after being struck by lightning on the Fourth of July near Howard County, according to Baltimore County fire officials. The man was struck by lightning in a wooded area at Patapsco Valley State Park, which is located along the Baltimore County and Howard County line. Officials said the man was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.
BrightStar Care of Howard County recommends the following to seniors and senior caregivers during the time of a lightning strike and/or during sever outdoor weather:
- Find indoor shelter. Get inside the nearest available hard-topped vehicle or building, keeping all windows shut, and stay there for at least 30 minutes after the storm passes before returning outside. Avoid picnic tents, pavilions or other open, outdoor structures.
- Get to low ground. Avoid hilltops and open areas. Lightning seeks the highest ground, so if indoor shelter is not available, crouching down in the nearest, lowest, unexposed point is a better bet.
- Distance yourself from tall objects. Never stand near tall structures — particularly metal ones — which can act as lightning rods. Avoid lone trees, flagpoles, telephone poles, fences and antennas.
Summer Time Weather Alert: What if You are Caught Outdoors During a Lightning Storm?
If you are caught outdoors, the flash-to-bang method is the easiest way to estimate how far away a thunderstorm is, and how much time you have to seek shelter. First, count how many seconds pass between the flash of lightning and clap of thunder, then divide by five to find the approximate distance in miles.
BrightStar Care of Howard County provides RN Led Home Health Care, Skilled Nursing, Caregivers and Nanny’s in Howard County. To schedule an in-home consultation with our Director of Nursing, contact BrightStar Care of Howard County at (410) 910-9425.Click here to learn more.
Source: https://www.brightstarcare.com/howard-county