Note: There are three important temperatures to remember when cooking meat or eggs at home: Eggs and all ground meats must be cooked to 160Â°F; poultry and fowl to 165Â°F; and fresh meat steaks, chops and roasts to 145Â°F. Use a thermometer to check temperatures.
Should You Not Shower When It's Lightning? If a thunderstorm is rolling in, your chances of being struck by lightning are one in 600,000, but this risk is elevated if you take a shower or bath, wash laundry or dishes, or even clean your hands in the sink during the storm.
TelephonesâAvoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a. remote risk of electrical shock from lightning. Do not use a telephone to report a gas leak if the leak is in the vicinity. of the ELAN electronic equipment because of risk of fire or explosion. CleaningâUnplug the apparatus from the power outlet before cleaning.