In a message dated 3/31/2006 10:04:33 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, Jeannabee@aol.com writes: This AM I asked the Comcast Customer Service about what I needed to do when it was necessary to turn my Computer off because of Thunder Storms and High Wind warnings. He told me just to log off my computer. I asked about whether or not I had to turn off the Modem because I thought I did. He said no. Just leave it on. Do you agree? --------- Jeannie, It depends on how your cable is routed. If it is an underground cable then you will not be worried about high winds or lightening strikes. You can safely leave your modem on, but should follow Joan's good advice about a high quality surge protector. If your cable comes to your home as a drop line from a pole, then high winds might be a problem as would lightening. Sharon Dulcich