The World’s Most Notorious Storms

eurosafesolutions eurosafesolutions.co.uk The World's Most Notorious Storms Lightning protection testing is essential for ensuring that lightning protection systems are safely maintained so that they function reliably when needed. Here we list several notable storms that have occurred around the world. USA New York City Blackout, 1977 » A severe lightning strike caused electrical power to be lost in the city for 25 hours. » After a lightning bolt struck high-tension wires, a major short BLACKOUT! circuit was caused. » The entire city blacked out and went into lockdown as power to subways and elevators were lost. UK London Strikes, 2018 » Lightning lit up the night sky across large parts of Britain in a weather phenomenon dubbed the 'mother of all thunderstorms’ by meteorologists. » It is estimated that the UK was hit by lightning between 15,000 and 20,000 times. » One lightning strike included one bolt hitting the Shard in London. USA Yellowstone Fires, 1988 A lightning storm passed through the park and struck trees and plants, setting them ablaze. In all, nearly 42 of the 51 fires were caused directly by lightning strikes, burning approximately 750,000 acres. Combined with winds, nearly 40% of the park caught fire and burned to the ground, perishing a large amount of wildlife. EuroSafe Solution's extensive experience in working safely at height, combined with their knowledge in lightning protection, means they can offer a comprehensive nationwide lightning protection testing and inspection service. The ever-increasing reliance upon electronic systems in our everyday lives and the subsequent consequences of damage to these systems heightens the need to protect them from damage by lightning strike with lightning strike testing. For more details please visit www.eurosafesolutions.co.uk/service/test-inspection/lightning-protection Our Services Include: Roof Assessment & Evaluation Test & Inspection Plan of Safety at Height Management System Action & Programme of Requirements Training & Education Installation & Implementation Sheffield, UK eurosafesolutions Unit 51b Dorehouse Ind Est Orgreave Drive Sheffield, S13 9NR 0114 250 7411 eurosafesolutions.co.uk E [email protected]