11.   Systems should be installed by a lightning protection specialist approved by the Lightning Protection Institute and Underwriters Laboratories.

12.   The good news for Manhattanites is that modern high-rise buildings have built-in lightning protection systems.

13.   The risk for lightning injury depends on whether the structure incorporates lightning protection, the construction materials used and the size of the structure.

14.   There were patchwork efforts to shore up weak points and a lightning protection system was installed.

15.   Underwriters Laboratories recommends that even if a home comes with a lightning protection system, the new owner have it inspected to ensure installation was done properly.