(ABC 6 News) — When a big storm rolls in, one of the best ways to protect your electronics is also one of the simplest, Consumer Reports’ Paul Hope said. “Make sure to unplug your electronics before ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - 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.

Certain appliances will pull power as long as they're plugged in, running up your electric bill in the process.

These models juice up your refrigerator, air conditioner, and other essentials during an emergency—no matter what.