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In the midst of the heavy rains unleashed in recent days, a lightning bolt fell on a field killing 17 local cattle.
The events occurred in the town of San Antonio de Prado, located in the southwest of Medellín, where emergency personnel moved to address the situation and Help the owners of these animals.
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An electrical storm also caused great damage to the University Station of the Medellín Metro, where another lightning bolt fell on the branch of a tree, causing it to hit the panoramic glass of one of the trains of the mass transportation system. Fortunately, No passengers were injured in this incident caused by natural phenomena.
In case of floods, the Antioquia Sectional Colombian Red Cross recommends “identify evacuation routes and safe areas, preferably high ones, easy access and other alternative routes, prepare your family risk management plan and everyone in the family must know how to act, how to cut off the gas, electricity and water supply and assign responsibilities to each family member.
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– Establish a meeting point, in case the family is dispersed.
– Have a First Aid kit and an emergency kit on hand that contains: flashlight with batteries, whistle, portable radio, warm clothing, bottled or drinking water, canned or non-perishable foods
– Don’t forget your identification document and your household documents, store them in plastic bags or waterproof containers.
– Find out about the occurrence of heavy rain or storms, listen to the news carefully.
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