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August 2, 2012

Lightning and Tankers and Rigs “Oh, My!” Oil Tanker Racks up $40 Million in Damages…and Still Counting!

Fuel Tank Lightning Protection Hundreds of people are either killed or injured, and billions of dollars of damages are incurred each year due to lightning strikes. […]
July 19, 2012

A flash and then, darkness – substations get hit by lightning all the time

Lightning strikes happen everywhere and can hit any object. When those objects are part of the infrastructure that provides us with utilities like electricity a single […]
July 9, 2012

Lightning strikes on the rise – and on track for more in the future!

Normally it would not be a surprise with storm season in full swing that lightning strikes are occurring. However, the rate, frequency and strength of lightning strikes along with storms has certainly […]
June 27, 2012

This week is Lightning Safety & Awareness & week!

Monday marked the beginning of the 11th annual Lightning Safety Awareness Week administered by the National Weather Service (NWS). This year’s safety awareness message focuses on […]
June 12, 2012

Lightning strikes in our ‘back yard’

The High Park Fire in Larimer county, Colorado has now destroyed more than 43,000 acres. making it the 3rd largest lightning damage wild fire in Colorado […]