Last night my clients new house was struck by lightening and burned to the ground.
They are concerned with building back in the same location- does lightening strike in the same place twice?
Please reply!! If you or your clients have ever had this happen, my clients are questioning what to do.
Other than getting their questions answered and being there for them, any ideas of what I can do to make them feel better?
Thanks, Active Rain, I need your HELP!
I've heard that lightening CAN strike the same place twice.
Last year in my community in Perry Hall, Maryland lightening struck an apartment complex and displaced several of the residents for months. And then again this year right around the same location (less than a block away) a condominium got struck and caught on fire! They are thinking about installing lightening rods. There was an article I read in our local paper about it (www.baltimoresun.com)
Michael, Thanks so much for your help. I have never had a client in this situation before. You are wonderful to give me the link, I will pass it one. Thanks again!
A neighbor had this happen. They rebuilt in the same spot... twenty years later it's still safe. :-)
Thanks for the info!! I am happt to hear this!
Hi Jane. I don't think I can offer any assistance to you or your clients except to say that, if they decide to rebuild in the same place, they should definitely see about having lightening rods installed to draw any lightening away from the house. Other than that, I know they must be absolutely heartbroken about the entire situation so hugs may be in order.
~Renae
Jane, how 'bout this. I know of a person who has been struck by lightning several times, but he's always moving around. Three times I believe. We don't get very near him when there is inclement weather. Nice guy, but...
Jane - A tree in my backyard was hit by lightning twice in 6 months.
Jane - the simple answer is yes, lightning often strikes the same place twice. Your clients could have lightening rods installed, as Charlie suggested.
Charlie, Sandra & Mike- Thanks for the advice and info. I have passed it along and lightning rods are in the new budget. Thanks again for leaving your helpful advice, this is what I joined AR for- Agents helping each other!