With the instabilities in weather conditions that the Sultanate of Oman is witnessing, including rainfall, thunder, lightning, and various weather phenomena, anxiety and fear increases among everyone, especially parents, from the risk of electrocution.
Electrocution is one of the most dangerous problems that may occur during rain, as a result of one of the electricity wires coming out of the lighting poles just because water is a good conductor of electricity.
It is possible for water to reach exposed electricity poles, or those that are subject to breakage due to wind activity, so in such climates it is necessary to know tips to avoid the risk of electrocution.
It is always advisable to avoid standing under trees of any height or near electricity poles as they are good conductors of electricity, which puts you at risk.
Stay away from all metals, such as lighting poles. Lightning is a charge of electricity, and metals are an element that attracts this electricity, and combining the two poses a danger to your life.
Avoid using a landline phone during thunderstorms, as it is the primary cause of lightning injuries, as lightning enters the house from anything that conducts electricity, such as telephone wires, sewerage, and electricity as well.
Make sure to stay away from any downed power line, because power lines are connected to water, and do not touch power sockets during a storm and the occurrence of various weather phenomena.
Avoid going out during lightning incidents, and do not go out before at least 30 minutes have passed after the last lightning strike, even if you find that the rain has begun to decrease.
Most of us do not know how to deal with the rain, especially when we hear about incidents of individuals being electrocuted during the rain. Rain and storms can cause dangers that may harm many.
Lightning, power lines, and falling poles may lead to physical damage or loss of life and property. Electrocution is considered one of the most serious problems that may occur when it rains.
Every person must be familiar with the methods of rescuing or treating an electrocuted person, especially in light of the weather conditions that the country is experiencing and the heavy rain falling.
Therefore, if you think that someone has been exposed to an electric shock, you should look first, and do not touch him or her because the victim may still be in contact with the electrical source, and touching the person may cause current to pass through you.
Call or have someone else call the emergency medical assistance number. Then turn off the electrical source if possible, and if not, move the source away from you and the injured person using a non-conductive object made of cardboard, plastic, or wood.
Once the person is free, check their breathing and pulse, and if they stop or appear dangerously slow or shallow, begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately. If the person is fainting, pale, or shows other signs of shock, lie him or her slightly lower and raise the legs. You should also not touch burns, break blisters, or remove burned clothing, as electric shock may cause burns inside the body, but rather take the person to the hospital.
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