Surges in voltage levels are caused by many different events, with lightning being the most common.

And as we come into our stormy weather season, electric utilities, such as South River EMC, have devices in place on our lines to suppress surges from damaging our equipment and reaching your homes, but many surges cannot be prevented. The best way to protect your appliances is with Strike Guard equipment.

Surge suppressors are made to protect your electronic equipment by diverting surges away from sensitive electric circuits.

South River EMC offers a whole-house protector, installed at your meter base, as well as plug-in suppressors, which connect to individual pieces of equipment.

Surge protection is a two-step approach, don’t leave it to chance.