In the first quarter of 2017 alone, thunderstorms caused a record $5.7 billion in losses, and lightning kills and average of 30 people a year. Learn how to keep you, your family, and property safe from lightning.

Lightning is Deadly

• An average of 22,600 fires were caused by lightning between 2007 and 2011
• According to Aon Benfield's Impact Forecasting, insured losses from lightning strikes are at an all-time high.
• 30 people die a year from lightning strikes according to the National Weather Service
• According to the Lighting Protection Institute, the top 5 states most often struck […]

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