Insurance Trade Joins Important Lightning Safety Campaign
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - We are now entering the hot summer months where pop-up thunderstorms and lightning are very common, especially in the southeast. However, in many homes and businesses across the country there is a little known risk of fire that can by triggered by lightning strikes. It’s important homeowners know about the dangers present if lightning strikes a home with corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) which is used to supply natural gas. The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) and the National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM) are working