I'm also not super knowledgeable in this area but let me have a shot: * The transformers could be stored in a manner designed to keep them from being damaged b

I'm also not super knowledgeable in this area but let me have a shot: * The transformers could be stored in a manner designed to keep them from being damaged by this event (off? physically disconnected? In large pieces?) * I think things are surge protected at local levels so appliances would be fine.