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If You Can Hear Thunder, You’re in Danger. Lightning Can Strike Nearby Within Seconds
June 14, 2023
If You Can Hear Thunder, You're in Danger. Lightning Can Strike Nearby Within Seconds Did you know that if you can hear thunder, you are at major risk of lightning striking nearby? Lightning strikes can travel up to 10 to 12 miles from a thunderstorm, exceeding the sound of thunder. Lightning can cover such distances...
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Beyond Home Protection: Peace of Mind for Your Piece of Paradise
June 7, 2023
Homes in Florida are more susceptible to lightning strikes compared to homes in any other state, especially during the summer months. Florida residents are currently in the midst thunderstorm season, experiencing dangerous thunderstorms and lightning strikes every day. Due to Florida’s unique position in relation to prevailing weather patterns and flat terrain surrounded by coastline,...
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Peace Of Mind for Hotel Owners: How to Maximize ROI for CMCE
May 19, 2023
Lightning protection is a crucial aspect of hotel management, especially for beach hotels and resorts in Florida. Due to the average number of lightning strikes Florida receives each year, safeguarding your property against lightning strikes is both a smart and necessary investment. Here’s how you can maximize the return on investment (ROI) of CMCE Lightning...
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Facts And Figures: The Cost of Industrial Plant Shutdowns
May 10, 2023
As we move into thunderstorm season, it is important to consider the potential impact of lightning strikes on industrial plants. Lightning strike damage can have serious consequences, including lost production time, damaged equipment, and even employee injury. Industrial plants are particularly vulnerable to lightning damage due to their size, complex electrical systems, and high-value equipment....
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Don’t Let Lightning Ruin the Fun: How to Avoid Amusement Park Closures
May 4, 2023
Amusement parks are popular destinations for thousands of thrill-seekers around the world. However, with great excitement comes great responsibility. One of the biggest concerns for amusement parks is the threat of lightning strikes. Roller coaster tracks act as lightning rods during an electrical storm. Because of this, roller coasters must be shut down when lightning...
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Lightning Rods Are a Pain, Use a Lightning Suppressor
April 26, 2023
The traditional Franklin Rod system is placed on top of a structure to attract lightning to the rods. Once the lightning strikes, the rods send the channels of energy around the building to the ground through copper and aluminum wiring. Although this system can protect a structure from a direct strike, this system cannot prevent...
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How To Protect Marinas from Lightning Damage
April 20, 2023
Every year, 3 per every 1,000 boats are struck by lightning in the state of Florida, with the majority of lightning striking sailboats. Boats are often the highest point for lightning to strike on the water during an electrical storm, therefore creating an extremely dangerous environment for those on board and nearby. Marinas have a...
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