Severe weather can strike with little warning—bringing high winds, downed power lines, and sudden outages. That can put your expensive electronics at risk of serious damage. Consumer Reports reveals some simple steps to help protect your devices when the power goes out.

When a big storm rolls in, one of the best ways to protect your electronics is also one of the simplest. Make sure to unplug your electronics before the storm, not once it’s started. Also, make sure to stay away from any devices that are still plugged in because lightning can actually travel through your home’s wiring.

If you’re worried that you’ll forget, keep your valuable electronics plugged into a surge protector all the time for another level of safety. Whole-home surge protectors, for those in lightning-prone areas,

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