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Officials are cautioning electric vehicle (EV) owners in areas affected by Hurricane Helene that flooding from saltwater could lead to fires. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has advised residents to move EVs to higher ground to avoid inundation. Past storms, like Hurricane Ian, saw numerous EV fires due to battery exposure to saltwater, prompting concerns about potential risks as storm waters rise. Owners are encouraged to keep their vehicles out of standing water and to ensure they are charged before potential power outages.
Source: YAHOO