Lightning Protection: Oklahoma
Wind is not the only thing sweeping across the open plains of Oklahoma; with over 14,772,145 lightning strikes annually. Statistically each person has 50 strikes of lightning less than a mile from them. On any given day in Oklahoma, there is on average one cloud-to-ground lightning strike in the state!
Ordering a lightning protection system for your home, farm buildings, oil storage tanks, salt water disposal tanks, silos or business is the best way to avoid damage caused by lightning. Remember to plan in advance. If there is a storm approaching, get to a substantial building and do not leave your animals tied up with a metal chain or rope; if possible, get them in a substantial building too.
KLP, Kuefler Lightning Protection, is a distributor of lightning protection systems and grounding equipment, offering a full line of UL Listed Lightning Protection System Materials that meet the lightning protection standards of UL96A, NFPA-780 and LPI-175, etc. We offer Direct Sales. Give us a call today at 800 370 5886 to see how we can assist you in the design, installation, maintenance, and inspection of your system.
Lightning Fact!
While the intensity of a lightning strike can make them appear as thick bolts across the sky, the actual width of a lightning bolt is only about 2-3 cm. The average length of a lightning bolt is about 2-3 miles.