LALENet is dedicated to reducing deaths, injuries and property damage caused by lightning, through education and re-engineering of existing facilities, to internationally recognized standards.
HELP US PROTECT: “The poorest of the poor”.
Mission
At LALENet, our mission is to empower rural communities by educating them on essential lightning safety measures. We are dedicated to implementing Conventional External Lightning Protection Systems to safeguard both people and livestock.
Our focus is on assisting highland communities residing at elevations of 13,000 feet (4,000 meters) and inhabitants of the Amazonian savannah, who live in vulnerable thatched-roof dwellings.
Through our efforts, we strive to enhance safety and awareness about lightning strikes in these remote areas. living under thatched roofs and exposed to lightning strikes.
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Our key projects
- Legislative Change proposal: Central to our efforts is the push for legal recognition of lightning incidents as natural disasters. We are working to introduce legislation in the parliaments of LALENet’s member countries, aiming to bring a transformative shift in how these incidents are addressed.
- On-Site Research and Support: We are committed to providing on-the-ground support and research. This involves funding our team of correspondents to travel to lightning-affected areas, where they gather critical information, assess the damage, and document the human impact of these events.
- Educational Resources Development: A cornerstone of our work is the continuous improvement of educational materials. Our focus is on revising and enhancing the Technical Guide, which is essential for the installation of Basic External Lightning Protection Systems in rural homes. This guide is a crucial tool in our mission to improve safety and resilience against lightning threats.
Free re-engineering of existing facilities
If your facility has non-conventional terminals, such as PDC or early emission and if you’re considering upgrading to a more standardized and reliable system.
LALEnet is here to assist. Our team of skilled engineers is ready to visit your site to provide expert advice on modernizing your installation in accordance with international standards, at no cost for the consultation.
We kindly request that the interested party is responsible for covering the expenses related to transportation, accommodation, meals, and any necessary medical costs.
Free re-engineering of existing facilities
If you know of any village with old or malfunctioning External Lightning Protection Systems, such as PDC Lightning Rods with ESE (Early Streamer Emission) or Dissipation Array Systems (DAS), and you want to renew them, LALEnet is glad to help!
Our engineers will travel to the affected area and install new ELPS for the community for free. We only request coverage of transport, food, housing, and medical expenses (if needed) for our team.
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Latest Lightning Incidents
Lightning killed a couple, sheep and cat in Cusco
A lightning killed a couple in Cusco. Sadly, the thunderstorm also killled their entire flock of shep and their cat.
Lightning strike kills one person and injures four in Cusco
A man was killed and four members of his family were injured after a lightning struck an adobe house with a corrugated roof.
Argentinian survives lightning strike after hiding under a tree
A miracle happened in Argentina after Gabriel Berón survived a lightning strike while he was having a good time in a park in his town.