🔌 Here's Why It Matters: ⚡ Power surges caused by lightning strikes can travel through electrical wiring, damaging or even destroying plugged-in devices like: TVs 📺 Computers 💻 Microwaves 🍽️ Routers/Modems 🌐 Chargers 🔋 Even if the lightning doesn’t strike your home directly, it can hit nearby power lines or transformers, causing a surge.
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⚡ Power surges caused by lightning strikes can travel through electrical wiring, damaging or even destroying plugged-in devices like:
TVs 📺
Computers 💻
Microwaves 🍽️
Routers/Modems 🌐
Chargers 🔋
Even if the lightning doesn’t strike your home directly, it can hit nearby power lines or transformers, causing a surge.
✅ Safety Tips:
Unplug non-essential electronics before a storm hits.
Use surge protectors for added protection.
Avoid using wired appliances during a storm (e.g. landline phones or plug-in vacuums).
Stay away from outlets and water sources.
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