Thunderstorm Safety Tips for Cottage Grove?

6/6/2023 (Permalink)

We restore storm damage throughout the year in Lane County.

Thunderstorms are common during the summer months in Oregon. Our local Springfield and East Lane County team restores storm damage for Cottage Grove residents 365 days a year. Here are some thunderstorm and lightning safety tips from the Oregon State website:

Here are a few tips to help keep you safe the next time a thunderstorm comes through your area:

• All thunderstorms produce lightning, sometimes striking as far away as 10 to 15 miles from any rainfall. This type of lightning is sometimes called ‘Bolts from the Blue’.
• If you can hear thunder then you can be struck by lightning. If you hear thunder, it is time to go to a safe area!
• If outdoors – Avoid water, high ground, open spaces, and standing under, or next to, trees or buildings. Stay away from all metal objects such as fences, electric wires, or machinery. In other words, seek a substantial structure or a vehicle for your protection. If caught outside with no place to go then as a last resort – Crouch down, put your feet together, tuck your head low, and cover your ears. Stay at least 15 feet away from other people or metal objects.
• If indoors – Avoid water, and stay away from doors and windows. Do not use a telephone, especially a cord-connected one. Unplug and stay away from appliances, computers, and television sets.

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When your home or commercial business in Cottage Grove is damaged by a storm, our Springfield and East Lane County professionals are Here to Help. ® We’ll restore your property damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 541-741-7925.

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