Lightning safety rules warn of deadly risks
Civil defense director reveals NOAA guidance on lightning. The report notes lightning kills more Americans than tornadoes or floods and outlines signs of storms, seeking shelter, and avoiding open areas. The guidance emphasizes staying indoors or inside a metal vehicle during storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farr Elrod
Civil Defense
Terry County
National Weather Bureau Service
NOAA
National Weather Service
Evironmental Data Service
Lightning Safety Rules for Shelters and Actions
The text provides detailed lightning safety guidance for outdoor exposure including avoiding tall isolated trees, staying away from metal objects, seeking low ground in forests, and spreading out groups on exposed terrain. It notes kneeling as preferred over lying flat, warns against ditches, and outlines first aid steps using mouth-to-mouth and CPR timing per the American Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Commission On Atmospheric Electricity
World Meteorological Organization
American Red Cross
Plains woman survives truck jackknife crash
Mrs. Tom Barron escaped serious injuries after a truck trailer jackknifed in Plains. The report notes the dangers of hidden injuries and urges trained responders to perform mouth to mouth resuscitation and external cardiac compression, with guidance from local Red Cross or Heart Association chapters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Barron
Plains
Red Cross
Heart Association
Club Installs Officers in Bicentennial Ceremony
Tsa Ma Ga met May 10 for a regular meeting in the clubhouse and installed officers with red, white and blue bicentennial colors. New officers include Mrs. Sherm Howard president and Mrs. Tommy Burris vice president. Funeral service notes honor Mrs. Robert Etheredge, 89, sister-in-law of N. J. Etheredge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Omega Study Club
Seleta Jane Brownfield
Charles Darwin
Leon
Tsa Ma Ga
Ack Akin
Denver City
Caprock
Sherm Howard
Tommy Burris
Vaughn Culwell
Dwayne Canada
Wayne Davis
John Nance
N. J
Delton Gregg Thanks Voters in Precinct 4 For 2nd Primary Win
Delton Gregg expresses sincere appreciation to Lee Bartlett for his years as County Commissioner and thanks the Precinct 3 residents for their support in his own 2nd primary victory. He pledges to work with the commission and county officials for Precinct 4 during the four year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Bartlett
Precinct 3
Precinct 4
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America
J. D. Chambliss
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Don Thrash
Abercrombie
Jim Barron
Bob Blundell
Irem
Hank
Delton Gregg
Pol
Kelsay
Blacklock
Chevrolet
Scottsdale
Camper Special
Te Tate
West Broadway
FORD
Silverado
Ranger
Good Farm
Brownfield, Texas
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