Saint George Lightning Protection

As lightning happens frequently in Saint George, residents need to know proper protection for not only themselves, but for their homes as well.  The safest place to be in a lightning storm is inside away from electronics, water and windows but  can your home offer better protection that that? According to National Lightning Safety Institute, the probability of a home being struck by lightning in the US are one in 200. This is not news for Saint George residents. There have been many stories of homes, businesses and persons struck by lightning throughout the state of Utah. How can you prepare and protect your home from lightning? Many homes and their contents can be protected by installing surge protectors on all computers and appliances in case of a direct hit or nearby hit to a tree or pole that can send electromagnetic surges through the wiring, damaging TVs, computers and anything else plugged into wall outlets. This along with grounding all wires and metal piping can protect your home from a lightning strike traveling through the wires and pipes, into your home. Lastly, installing a good old fashion lightning rod can deter lightning away from your home, satellite dish or other direct targets and ground it safely. If you would like information on how your home can have better lightning protection, call HiCaliber of Saint George at (435)674-9338 or visit us online at http://www.hicaliber.biz

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