Once you do that your equipment is protected. Some of the newer strip surge protectors feature additional outlets for plugging in telephone jacks and cable TV connections. There are high end surge protection devices for sale that have diagnostic LEDs displaying faults and alarms if the power surge is extreme. This assures you the product meets the manufactures safety standards, as well as all applicable electrical codes. The more the unit cost the better the protection.
Some units come with warrantees.
These devices offer the ultimate in protection against all types of power surges in the home. For more information about surge protection equipment in your home, contact Florida Power Corporation or the Pinellas County energy agent.