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LIGHTNING PROTECTION
(f) Near wire fences, clotheslines, overhead wires and
railroad tracks
(g) Under isolated trees
(h) Avoid use of or contact with electrical appliances,
telephones, and plumbing fixtures)
In the above locations, it is especially hazardous to be riding
in or on any of the following during lightning storms:
(a) Open tractors or other farm machinery operated in open
fields
(b) Golf carts, scooters, bicycles, or motorcycles
(c) Open boats (without masts) and hovercraft
(d) Automobiles (nonmetal top or open)
It may not be possible to always choose a location that offers
good protection from lightning. Follow these rules when
there is a choice in selecting locations:
(a) Seek depressed areas - avoid hilltops and high places.
(b) Seek dense woods - avoid isolated trees.
(c) Seek buildings, tents, and shelters with low areas-avoid
unprotected buildings and shelters in high areas.
(d) If you are hopelessly isolated in an exposed area and you
feel your hair stand on end, indicating that lightning is
imminent, crouch down, keeping your feet together and
arms in.