(HealthDay News) -- Thunderstorms can be dangerous if you're caught outside, but they can pose dangers inside the home, too.
Follow these safety suggestions to prevent injury during a thunderstorm, courtesy of the Association of Volunteer Emergency Response Teams:
- Don't use the telephone.
- Unplug the television. In the event of a power failure, unplug other electrical devices and appliances.
- Don't take a bath or a shower during a storm -- copper pipes conduct electricity.
- Be aware of the dangers of flooding, hail, high winds and tornadoes.
- Keep a battery-powered radio and a flashlight on hand.
- Never go outside during a thunderstorm, and never approach downed power lines during or after a storm.
