EP North advises on how to protect against thunderstorms

Thunderstorms, most typical of mid-to-late summer afternoons, are dangerous and pose a serious risk to people's lives and health. They are found more often in the mountains than in the lowlands and plains.

Lightning is an electrical discharge that forms between clouds or between clouds and the ground. When the electromagnetic field reaches a certain intensity, a stepped descending leader carrying a negative charge descends from the top of the cloud, which associates with one of a series of ascending leaders from the closest vertically located object to the earth. This backlash causes the lightning.

Due to the specifics of its activities, EP North offers several expert tips for preventing accidents during summer storms:

· Always check the weather forecast before going to the mountains.

· In case of danger of thunderstorms, avoid open spaces and find shelter or other safe and dry place.

· Turn off all electrical devices, and remove batteries if possible.

· Stay away from facilities from the power distribution network. They attract even more electrical activity.

· Do not approach torn wires. The company recommends that you take measures to prevent third parties from accessing the danger zone. Immediately call tel. 112 or contact the appropriate ERP. The ERP North 24-hour number is 0700 161 61.

Compliance with safety rules during thunderstorms is important to protect human life and health. At the same time, it saves time without power supply to customers and costs of electricity distribution companies to repair the damage. Electricity Distribution North urges all companies that own large equipment to strictly follow safety instructions and operate with caution near power lines.