Nature's Power on Full Display 🌩️⚡ Last Wednesday, Hamilton, NJ, experienced a dramatic lightning strike that hit a transformer, leaving thousands without power overnight. This powerful reminder highlights the critical need for robust lightning protection systems to safeguard infrastructure and keep communities safe during severe storms. Protect what matters! 💡
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