Electrical Safety During A Thunderstorm

Some of the most challenging weather comes in the form of thunderstorms. Strong winds, lightning, and heavy rain can bring many issues for you and your electrical systems.

While storms can pose dangers, there are some precautions you can take to protect your home. Today, the experts at All Comfort Services will discuss how to stay safe and protect your home during a thunderstorm.

Preparing Your Home for a Thunderstorm

The best thing you can do before a thunderstorm is to prepare your home. Here are some actions you can take to ensure your home is ready before a storm hits:

• Install surge protectors: To prevent lightning-fueled electrical surges, you should equip your home with surge protectors.
• Unplug electronics: Lightning can overflow your ports and damage your electronics. To avoid this, unplug any unnecessary electronics before the thunderstorm rolls in.
• Check electrical systems: Thunderstorms can escalate existing issues within your electrical system. Inspect your electrical system to address any problems.

Safety Measures During a Thunderstorm

Once a thunderstorm has arrived, it’s important to stay vigilant. Here are some actions you should avoid to stay safe:

• Avoid using electrical appliances: Unplug nonessential appliances, and avoid using those that remain plugged in, as they’re prone to electrical surges.
• Stay away from water: Lightning can travel through water, so it’s dangerous to be near water sources during a storm. Avoid sinks, bathtubs, and other water fixtures.
• Avoid corded phones. If lightning strikes a telephone pole near you, electricity can travel through the cord and shock you while you’re using it. Use mobile or cordless phones during a thunderstorm.

Outdoor Electrical Safety Tips

While it’s best to stay inside during a thunderstorm, there may be times when you find yourself outdoors in severe weather. If you’re stuck outdoors during a thunderstorm, there are safety measures you can take.

First, try to find an indoor shelter. While outside, avoid standing near telephone poles. They attract lightning, which can lead to a dangerous situation. Finally, stay clear of any conductive material outside to avoid getting struck by lightning or shocked.

Protect Your Home With All Comfort Services

Electrical issues from thunderstorms can cause internal and external damage to your home, putting your safety and comfort at risk. To reduce these risks, call on the professionals at All Comfort Services. Our electricians can provide safe and reliable electrical solutions to keep your home safe during a thunderstorm.

Our team offers a full suite of electrical services, including generator installation, simple maintenance, emergency repair, and everything in between. We guarantee 100% customer satisfaction, so you can rest assured that your electrical systems will remain protected during a thunderstorm.

Schedule an electrical services appointment with All Comfort Services today to protect your Madison, WI home.

Aaron Robarge

Aaron is a master electrician for residential and commercial customers. He’s been performing electrical services at All Comfort Services since 2010. “I like it when everything all comes together when the lights turn on, and I see the satisfaction in the customer’s face,” says Aaron.