Re: Storms
When there's been adequate warning, we unplug the base 'phone near the front door.
We've had two burned out by lightening since we moved in!
I also ensure this Toshiba is unplugged but the TV etcetera is all plugged-in behind the stand it's on and unplugging it all means taking everything off it, (and out of it!), 'cos it is really heavy!
In our immediate area there's been several lightening strikes over the years, one we witnessed many years ago and were astounded at the damage it caused - the whole roof of a 3-bed semi gone! stevmk2