With Florida seeing more thunderstorms than anywhere else in the U.S., know you are safe with our Florida health insurance today!
6/29/2011 9:45:00 AM
Thunderstorms of any caliber are dangerous to be in. But have you ever thought about which gender is exposed to a greater degree of harm during these conditions? According to a study conducted between 1995-2008 by the Sun Sentinel, during lightning, females are cautious and males are reckless.
Subsequently, records indicated that lightning killed 648 people, and of those victims, 82 percent were male, according to AccuWeather.com. In addition, those aged 10-19 are struck more than any other age group, which may be attributed to school being out of session and children's frequent play outside, the weather service reported.
The weather service also found that Florida sees more thunderstorms and lightning than anywhere else in the United States, with South Florida, Tampa Bay, and the Interstate 4 corridor near Orlando seeing the most bolts per year. Although there have been no local deaths so far this year, lightning has killed six people nationwide, and staying true to the aforementioned statistic, all of the victims were male.
The most recent South Florida lightning deaths have been of a 37-year-old man who was struck while standing in a 14-foot aluminum boat in Biscayne Bay in Miami in September of 2009. Also, in June of 2009, a landscaper named Dessalines Oleus, 53, of Pompano Beach, was struck as he was mowing a lawn in Coral Springs.
During this week, lightning is expected to flash most afternoons across the state, with the weather service predicting a 40-60 percent chance of storms through Friday. "The common perception is lightning happens only when it's really dark and stormy out," said meteorologist Robert Molleda. "But lighting can travel a pretty good distance from where the rain is falling."
As unpredictable as the weather is in Florida, your insurance costs and plans do not have to be. AffordableONE Insurance pledges to provide the best Florida health insurance to satisfy your every need. By not having dependable health insurance with us, you put yourself at risk for major financial loss. You never know when an accident may occur or a health issue will strike, so it is important to be prepared with our amazing coverage. These policies generally provide coverage for: doctor’s visits, prescriptions, medical testing, specialized care, and surgical procedures. It is pivotal to consider your financial situation as well as the health of family members. So when teaming-up with AffordableONE insurance, we won’t leave you standing in the rain!
Subsequently, records indicated that lightning killed 648 people, and of those victims, 82 percent were male, according to AccuWeather.com. In addition, those aged 10-19 are struck more than any other age group, which may be attributed to school being out of session and children's frequent play outside, the weather service reported.
The weather service also found that Florida sees more thunderstorms and lightning than anywhere else in the United States, with South Florida, Tampa Bay, and the Interstate 4 corridor near Orlando seeing the most bolts per year. Although there have been no local deaths so far this year, lightning has killed six people nationwide, and staying true to the aforementioned statistic, all of the victims were male.
The most recent South Florida lightning deaths have been of a 37-year-old man who was struck while standing in a 14-foot aluminum boat in Biscayne Bay in Miami in September of 2009. Also, in June of 2009, a landscaper named Dessalines Oleus, 53, of Pompano Beach, was struck as he was mowing a lawn in Coral Springs.
During this week, lightning is expected to flash most afternoons across the state, with the weather service predicting a 40-60 percent chance of storms through Friday. "The common perception is lightning happens only when it's really dark and stormy out," said meteorologist Robert Molleda. "But lighting can travel a pretty good distance from where the rain is falling."
As unpredictable as the weather is in Florida, your insurance costs and plans do not have to be. AffordableONE Insurance pledges to provide the best Florida health insurance to satisfy your every need. By not having dependable health insurance with us, you put yourself at risk for major financial loss. You never know when an accident may occur or a health issue will strike, so it is important to be prepared with our amazing coverage. These policies generally provide coverage for: doctor’s visits, prescriptions, medical testing, specialized care, and surgical procedures. It is pivotal to consider your financial situation as well as the health of family members. So when teaming-up with AffordableONE insurance, we won’t leave you standing in the rain!
