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Question
What are the remedial measures for the following calamity:
Lightning strike
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Solution
Remedial measures for lightning strikes are:
- If outdoor:
- Avoid taking shelter under trees.
- Avoid being near any kind of metal object, which may include metal wires, fences, machinery and power appliances.
- Take shelter inside a fully enclosed car with all the windows shut.
- If indoor:
- Turn off all the electrical appliances, such as the television and refrigerator.
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