N.East Storm Destroyed Several Component Circuitry

Hi: Just wondering if anyone's been able to get around major voltage spikes without destroying their equipment. We had a major 100mph wind storm day before yesterday that took out several power lines sending a lightning-like purple haze into the dark sky. The aftermath? Walker Motor Controller IC chip toasted, PS Audio Soloist toasted, two Monster Power HTS conditioners destroyed.

Walker was connected to a PowerVar conditioner, which protected the other source components. Amps connected to the PS Audio Soloist outlet.

I wonder if a $5000.00 conditioner/protector would have saved the components? Then again, probably not.