A worldwide organization headquartered in
P.O. Box 1156 Jacksonville, North Carolina 28541-1156, USA
A registered 501C3 Organization - Phone - 804.781.4534
Our next Conference is in the fall, Register Below!
Notice! It has been brought to our attention that some attendees were unable to access the Spring conference through zoom. We are sincerely sorry for any issues you may have encountered. Unfortunately, the hotel was struck by a lightning bolt on Thursday creating havoc with their internet connection and apparently causing connection issues remotely. We will obtain alternate internet services for our next event. Once again our sincere apologies for any inconvenience you may have experienced.
At Lightning Strike and Electrical Shock Survivors International, we extend our arms to those who have encountered the harrowing experience of lightning strikes and electrical shocks. Our organization serves as a lifeline for survivors, offering guidance, camaraderie, and resources during their journey to recovery. We understand the unique challenges faced by our members, family and caregivers and are here to help.
Where Hope Begins
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Survivors Meet
Our support group gathers survivors, family members, caregivers and medical and ancillary professionals at events that hold immeasurable importance. These occasions, serve as platforms for shared experiences, resilience, and learning. One of our core activities involves informative conference sessions where speakers engage the audience. Support groups for Survivors, Caregivers and family, serve to build lasting meaningful relationships through shared experiences. Join us and find the support you need.
ANNOUNCEMENTS / EVENTS:
Our next in Person Conference
​Fall 2026
Lynchburg,Virginia
Oct 8, 2026 to Oct 10, 2026
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​Homewood Suites Lynchburg​
Address: 4021 Wards Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502
Phone: (434) 333-6828
You can make your reservations now at the link below.
Reservation Link: Homewood
NASA Lightning Detection
Below please find a link to the New NASA Lightning detection tool. This tool presented and demoed by Daile Zhang from the University of North Dakota, Department of Atmospheric Sciences at our most recent conference. Please use this tool to make better informed decisions about your outdoor exposure risk. Daile tells us, "It may take a bit of time to load, but you can zoom in to a specific location. Red, yellow, and green means that lightning is within 10, 20, and 30 min, respectively. It's a good tool for people to check if lightning is going to be in the area." ​
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OUR MISSION
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To provide a resource of continuous support and education in health and well-being for survivors and their families.
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To provide educational programs about the prevention of Lightning and Electrical injuries in the general public but specifically children.
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To promote medical research to benefit and better understand survivors and their medical problems.
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To become the preeminent informational resource for the treatment and recovery from these injuries.
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