I always unplug my machines just in cas we get a surprise TS, etc. here in Fl. or a surge. the power co. at a certain time of day switches over from one system to another for some reason and it causes the power to blink so I always keep the machines on a surge protector but also unplug when not using just in case.
Sorry you ladies are getting all this bad weather. I hate to think of what the summer will be here. I think most of the TS are easier to clean up then that snow I sure don't miss it. Good luck ladies. Sue