As Floridians prepare to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton, debris from Helene still litter swaths of the state

As Floridians prepare to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton, debris from Helene still litter swaths of the state

Less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene lashed the Florida coastline, an even more powerful hurricane is hurtling toward the state.

It’s the kind of double hit becoming more common as the climate crisis persists, further complicating hurricane preparation, experts say.

  • Flying Squid@lemmy.world
    18·
    28 days ago

    For fuck’s sake…

    Gov. Ron DeSantis has urged electric vehicle (EV) owners to move their vehicles to higher ground ahead of Hurricane Milton. EV owners should be aware of the risks posed by standing water. EVs can catch fire if flooded, so it’s crucial to relocate your vehicle to safer areas. There have been instances of EVs igniting after hurricanes due to battery damage from flooding. Highlands County’s Fire Marshal advises all EV owners to seek high ground and avoid low-lying areas and floodplains. Do NOT LEAVE EVs in garages or any areas prone to flooding.

    https://www.highlandsfl.gov/departments/PublicSafety/stormupdates.php

    High ground. In the Tampa area. What, level 2 of a parking garage?