Fires resulting from lightning strikes cause 3 to 5 percent of all U.S. commercial property insurance claims, and beyond the fire is the destruction of electrical wires and infrastructure that supports everything we do to communicate and conduct business. LEC shares some steps you should be taking to prevent lightning damage: 1. Lightning rods to disperse direct and indirect strikes The best protection from lightning damage to a facility are modern lightning rods, that are part of complete lightning protection systems that work to safely direct lightning around or through a facility without allowing the excess voltage to damage or destroy structures and assets. Modern systems, such as our patented DAS, create a lightning prevention shield that eliminates the possibility of direct lightning damage and side-flash, which is an arc of electricity that can jump across gaps and damage devices, and even injure bystanders. 2. Voltage arresters help stop excess voltage traveling from utility lines or other buildings Also known as surge protectors, these should be used between your wall outlets and your electronics. Aside from the fact that they successfully divide the more delicate interior wiring and equipment from the high-voltage exterior power lines and wiring, most of the time, they will shield the electronics within your building from potentially harmful voltage spikes caused by indirect lightning strikes or problems with utility lines. SPDs help to protect your refrigeration units, air conditioning systems, web and data servers, and other devices that are impractical to unplug during a storm. 3. A good disaster recovery plan helps get your business back on track when things go wrong
All businesses, particularly those that depend on electronics such as point-of-sale systems and IT phone services, ought to have a disaster recovery plan in place. A solid disaster recovery plan minimizes the possibility of downtime and contains procedures for mitigating the effects of a disaster. Insurance may pay for damaged equipment, but prolonged downtime can bankrupt nearly any company unless you have a well-thought-out plan in place for swiftly restarting operations. Fortunately, taking advantage of all these tips can help keep your downtime to a minimum, and make it easier for your business to avoid lightning damage and bounce back from one. Connect with our lightning eliminator experts to know more.
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AuthorLightning Eliminators & Consultants, Inc. (LEC) serves its clients by installing and maintaining lightning protection systems (LPS), and prevention solutions. Equipped with over four decades of experience, LEC has provided successful support to over 90 countries and throughout the United States. Archives
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