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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby
17 documented cases in what period of time? Ever, since The Villages was first created? In the past year? Five years? Decade?
And how many documented cases during the same period of time, have there been lightning strikes on homes without LPS? Of those documented cases, how many have had minor damage, and how many have had significant damage requiring the homeowner to vacate until the home was repaired/replaced?
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The Villages Lightning Study group has been documenting cases since 2004. Usually, we see one or two homes destroyed by lightning per year. But, in the past four years the number of homes destroyed by lightning has increased. Last year alone we had 7 homes destroyed and this year so far another 5 homes destroyed and several damaged. Some of these homes were in Ocala. Why this is happening is anyones guess but the rate of severe storms and lightning strikes and lightning related deaths has increased.
While this is a relatively small number in the big scheme of things, the point is since lightning is unpredictible you just don't know if or when you will be hit. So, as mentioned, you can do nothing and take your chances and if you are hit have that life changing experience or take one less cruise and get a system to greatly reduce your risk to the point where you won't have to worry about this risk.