When storms would be people They should not stay in the open area or at the open locations of water bodies and their surroundings. It is important to find a safe hiding place as soon as possibleideally in the building protected by lightning conductor or in the car. This was pointed out by the Office of Public Health (ÚVZ) of the Slovak Republic on the website of the Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute (SHMI).
In storms, people should also prevent contact with conductive objects. “Metal objects, hiking clubs or umbrellas put as far apart as possible,” ÚVZ said. He also recommended the preventive Turn off electronic devices such as mobile, radio or TV.
During hiking, people should find and wait a storm for example in a cottage, cozy or under a shelterthat does not protrude above the surrounding terrain. “If you decide to hide in a overhang or cave, keep as far away from the entrance and walls, sit on the insulating material and connect your limbs,” the office explained.
When retreating before the storm, the experts recommended taking smaller steps and keeping their hands together. “If you move like a larger group of people, try to dispel at a distance of at least three meters,” they added.
In most of the territory of Slovakia you need Monday count on storms. They are expected to be stronger especially in Eastern Slovakia. Meteorologists have issued first and second level alerts for several districts.
