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| Lightening strikes in Jamaica |
When you visit Jamaica especially in our active hurricane season be aware of the strength and power of our elements and be cautious of Jamaica's electric storms
The danger of being electrocuted. while in the safety of your home is always likely.
Now that we are in the hurricane and thunderstorm seasons, we should not take the danger of lightning for granted.
Many individuals were reported of been struck by lightning during and electric storm while out in the open field, standing near a
tree, using a cell phone, camera, cutting or climbing trees
Growing up I learn about
lightning and electrocution and mirror at a very early age.
I remember growing up as a child I always see my grandmother
cover the mirrors in the house whenever it looks as if it would rain.
It took me forty years to fully understand the lessons in the
covering of mirrors during a thunder or lightning storm.
I visited a friend one day who had gotten a piece of minor from
a hotel.
She leaned it against a wall. intentioned to mount whenever she got the time. It had been leaning there against that
wall for more than five months.
ne after visited and I stood before
the mirror actually, there was no rain but the thunder was rolling in the distance. We were very engross in our conversation and with
the topic. However, for some reason, I moved
from where I stood in front of the mirror chatting chatting away.
Immediately as I moved
from before the mirror
a tremendous thunder echoed, followed by a terrible lightning flash that struck and shattered the big 8ft x 4ft x ¼ inch mirror into million of splintered pieces.
I know it had to be supernatural protection that moved
me from standing before that mirror when I did.
Struck By electric lightening in Jamaica
While I am here writing this article today my mind travels back to a few years when my good friend
who was washing dishes when she was electrocuted. We believed it was that the lightning came in through
the window and hit her.
However, I learned something
this morning while watching and listening to TVJ. Jamaica Television
The announcer said we should never wash dishes, hands, or bathe during rain, lightning or thunder activity or during an electric storm
That was something completely new to me. The broadcaster said that scientifically it has been proven that lightning does travel through plumping lines and fixtures
while nature’s electricity is active such as rain, lightning, and thunder.
Isn’t that something? How many individuals knew that,
certainly not me in my 72 years on planet earth.
One is never too old to learn and take action.
Always protect your property from electric surges and lightning and electric storms by installing good lightning rods and surge devices. Have a look at these Lightening Protection Devices
Metals are also conductors of lightening. It is very important to stay away from clothes line.
Do not forget to be wary of back packs , more so its better yet to consider dropping your back packs from off our backs during lightning storm activities .Many usually have metals inserted for stability .Most times metal formed part of the luggage inside.
Now that you have learn about this help protect your friends and family from electric storms storm electrocution.
