Sarasota County Emergency Services has issued a public safety announcement during Severe Weather Awareness Week, focusing on lightning safety. County officials advise residents to move indoors immediately when thunder is heard. They recommend stopping all outdoor activities such as swimming during a storm and seeking shelter inside an enclosed building.

Public safety guidelines also urge residents to avoid windows and electronic devices during a lightning storm. For more information on lightning safety, visit floridadisaster.org/lightning.

Source: Sarasota County Emergency Services

Source Type: EMS

Source Location:

North Port, FL

6050 Porter Way, Sarasota, FL 34232

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