Thunder doesn't strike poles 
Something to remember about surge protectors; the protection rating is accumulative, not a single jolt. Tiny everyday spikes will slowly chip away at a surge protector's electronics. Look for ones that have a "protected" indicator. They will continue to act as a power strip when the protection is gone but will likely not save your stuff from a nasty jolt. Look it up yourself - Search "surge protector lifespan." That time will be less if the power grid in your area isn't clean/stable.
Something to remember about surge protectors; the protection rating is accumulative, not a single jolt. Tiny everyday spikes will slowly chip away at a surge protector's electronics. Look for ones that have a "protected" indicator. They will continue to act as a power strip when the protection is gone but will likely not save your stuff from a nasty jolt. Look it up yourself - Search "surge protector lifespan." That time will be less if the power grid in your area isn't clean/stable.