Lightning strikes can cost Georgia homeowners over $22,000 in repairs, officials warn
By
Anastassia Olmos
Summary
A lightning strike can cost Georgia homeowners upwards of $22,000 in repairs, with the state being one of the hardest-hit in the country. During National Lightning Safety Awareness Week (June 21–27), the National Weather Service warns that lightning is an underrated threat to both personal safety and property. Georgia homeowners filed 4,000 lightning-related claims, highlighting the severe financial impact of summer storms.
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bskyLightning strikes can cost Georgia homeowners over $22,000 in repairs, officials warnatlantanewsfirst.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledA summer storm rolls through. The lights flicker. Then nothing.
For thousands of Georgia homeowners every year, that moment marks the beginning of a costly, months-long ordeal, one that starts with a lightning strike and ends with a repair bill that can easily top $22,000.
Lightning is one of nature's most underrated threats, both to personal safety and to your home.
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