Lightning Safety Awareness Week

The National Weather Service (NWS) and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) are reminding people, "When thunder roars, go indoors," for this year's lightning safety awareness week June 19th-25th. About 55 people are killed and over 1,000 are injured each year across the U.S. by lightning, according to the NWS. Roughly two-thirds of those fatalities occur outdoors at recreational events and near trees. For safety tips, go to http://www.ready.illinois.gov/.