LAdequate personal behavior can avoid both unnecessary risks and irreplaceable damage to people and goods.

In case of electric storm, to protect themselves against lightning, individuals should take the following minimum precautions:

• Look for a shelter in a structure. If possible, it is recommendable to shelter:
  - in a structure provided with lightning protection system. .
  - in an all-metal structure (f.e. a car).
  - in an earthed roof structure.
• In case there is no shelter nearby, reduce one's height (crouch down) and surface area on the ground (join the two feet) and do not touch any earthed object with the hands.
• Do not ride a bicycle or a horse. Do not remain in an open-top car.
• Do not swim or walk in water.
• Keep away from high places.
• Avoid proximity of tall or isolated trees. If the vicinity of a tree cannot be avoided, stand beyond the foliage limits.
• Do not touch or stand near to any metal object, electrical appliances, window frames, radios sets, TV sets...
• Do not use or minimize the use of cord telephones. .
• Do not carry any object which extends above the head (umbrella, golf club, tool, etc.)
• First aid: The first aid to be given is the same as in the case of electric shocks or burns. Artificial respiration should be administered immediately byh a first-aid worker. Such action and other emergency first-aid may save the injured person.