5 tips to Protect your Property from Lightning
We are approaching that time of the year again when rain, lightning and electrical storms can be a common daily occurrence. There is no way to stop Mother Nature, however, there are some precautionary measures that can be taken in order to save your property from damaging electrical storms. Florida averages $6 million in property damage each year from lightning strikes. The large population of high rise buildings in South Florida can create dangerous working conditions during thunderstorms since taller objects are more likely to be struck by lightning as opposed to objects that are closer to the ground. Power surges from a lightning strike can travel through air, the ground and other conductive material. These power surges can damage your sensitive electronic components causing system failure or full system replacement. Here are five tips to help you secure your infrastructure from lightning: Inspection - Plan ahead and make sure you are properly p