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Fast Fact:

In the United States, between 75 to 100 Americans are hit and killed each year by lightning.

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bullet Lightning...Don't Bet Your Life: June 19-25 is National Lightning Safety Awareness Week (June 15, 2005) -- VDEM news release

bullet Lightning Safety Information Available Online (June 15, 2005) -- VDEM news release

bullet Lightning PSAs -- Three 15-second radio PSAs

bullet Key messages -- Key points to use in radio or television interviews

          

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