Remembering the importance of thunderstorm safety

In the Midwest, where I currently reside, thunderstorms are a very common occurrence. From the earliest days of spring to all throughout the summer, thunderstorms and the nastiness they provide can be scary to some while just mildly annoying to others.

It's never a good idea to be outside when a thunderstorm is in progress (for obvious reasons like lightning exposure), but there are threats inside a home as well.

Here are some tips for ensuring safety inside a dwelling when thunderstorms approach and develop. These sound like common sense, but from many angles, some folks don't take these rules and follow them (from what I have seen).