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Use the telephone during a thunderstorm?
If the telephone system is connected to the equipotential bonding structure and
is protected by surge protective devices it is safe to do so. You may also safely use
telephones with mobile handsets.
Take a shower or a bath during a thunderstorm?
It is safe to do so if the metal supply lines are properly integrated in the equipoten-
tial bonding structure.

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