When a storm is near and a person's hair stands on end, the person should:
A) run to shelter immediately.
B) lie flat on the ground.
C) drop to the ground and assume a crouched position.
D) wait for lightning in the area.

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When a person's hair stands on end during a storm, it indicates a strong electric field in the area, suggesting an imminent lightning strike. The safest immediate action is to drop to the ground and assume a crouched position, minimizing contact with the ground and making oneself a smaller target for lightning. Running could increase the risk of being struck, lying flat increases the body's contact with the ground, and waiting for lightning is extremely dangerous.

When a Storm Is near and a Person's Hair Stands