If the problem is when you are in FL, call your energy company and get a power surge protector that fits in your electirc meter. There's no guarantee it will take care of your problem, but it should help. We have one, plus surge protectors inside the house on power strips for my machines. Another thing would be to have GFI outlets to plug into. If you are in an older house it probably doesn't have GFI outlets. You can replace the outlets with new GFI outlets easily. They are more sensitive to power interruptions. I sew during storms and have never had a problem. I do put my blinds down though. Just don't use your land line phone during a storm.