Hurricane Harvey hit Texas with “non-stop lightning” in the words of the Washington Post. The lightning added to the storm damage caused by winds and floods by sparking fires and destroying critical equipment and services. This experience reminds us that lightning damage accompanies many hurricanes. In addition to fires and damage to structures, the lightning… Read more »
Tiny homes are gaining in popularity as a way to reduce the cost of home ownership. Yet the risk of lightning damage is not diminished by their reduced scale. Residents and guests remain vulnerable to injury and death, the structure can burn or be damaged. And computers, TVs, and other valuable electronics can be destroyed…. Read more »
We often hear statements like, “80% of businesses affected by a fire or other disaster close within 18 months“. This statistic is impressive but appears to be unsubstantiated. What we do know for certain is that a lightning strike can damage or destroy your business by sparking fires in your facilities, destroying inventory and essential… Read more »